Hybrid Graphical-Textual DSL Editors: Vision, Requirements and Challenges

Ionut Predoaia*, Dimitris Kolovos, Antonio Garcia-Dominguez

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Abstract

Hybrid graphical-textual domain-specific languages can deliver the best of both worlds of graphical and textual modelling: an intuitive graphical syntax for some parts of the language and a concise textual syntax for others. This paper discusses the requirements of hybrid graphical-textual domain-specific languages and their supporting editors, highlighting challenges and potential enhancements. We present our vision for future developments, aiming to simplify the process of engineering such languages and additionally, to expand their capabilities.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the ACM/IEEE 27th International Conference on Model Driven Engineering Languages and Systems Companion, MODELS-C 2024
Place of PublicationNew York, NY, USA
PublisherACM
Pages1156-1160
Number of pages5
ISBN (Print)9798400706226
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 31 Oct 2024
Event2024 ACM/IEEE 27th International Conference on Model Driven Engineering Languages and Systems - Linz, Austria
Duration: 22 Sept 202427 Sept 2024
https://conf.researchr.org/home/models-2024

Publication series

NameMODELS Companion '24
PublisherAssociation for Computing Machinery

Conference

Conference2024 ACM/IEEE 27th International Conference on Model Driven Engineering Languages and Systems
Abbreviated titleMODELS '24
Country/TerritoryAustria
CityLinz
Period22/09/2427/09/24
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Keywords

  • Hybrid Notations
  • Graphical-Textual Modelling
  • Code Generation
  • Static Analysis
  • Grammar
  • Xtext
  • Sirius

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