The modeling language was co-designed together with the main
users, but its formalization as a metamodel and implementation into a modeling
language were done by the external consultant. The code generator was developed
solely by the consultant. This was possible since the sample applications provided
reference implementations and test material for generator development.
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CHAPTER 7
HOME AUTOMATION
In this chapter, we will look at an example of a Domain-Speci?¬?c Modeling (DSM)
solution for an embedded systemthat works closely with low-level hardware concepts.
While theDSMsolution itself succeeded in its aims, this case encountered a number of
dif?¬?culties. Rather than only providing examples of the triumphal march of DSM, we
hope that looking honestly at these problems will prove useful in helping you to avoid
them. Names and minor details have been changed to protect the innocent.
7.1 INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES
The company, which we will call Domatic, worked as a co-manufacturer and solution
provider, producing a variety of hardware and software products. The focus was on
M2M, Machine-to-Machine communication, applied to domains including energy,
home automation, telecommunications, and transport.
Domatic wanted to investigate DSM, to see if and where it could be applied in their
work.
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