By
Kevin Lano, Department of Computer Science, Kings College, London, UK
Description
The Model Driven Architecture defines an approach where the specification of the functionality of a system can be separated from its implementation
on a particular technology platform. The idea being that the architecture will be able to easily be adapted for different situations,
whether they be legacy systems, different languages or yet to be invented platforms.
MDA is therefore, a significant evolution of
the object-oriented approach to system development.
Advanced System Design with Java, UML and MDA describes the factors involved in
designing and constructing large systems, illustrating the design process through a series of examples, including a Scrabble player,
a jukebox using web streaming, a security system, and others. The book first considers the challenges of software design, before introducing
the Unified Modelling Language and Object Constraint Language. The book then moves on to discuss systems design as a whole, covering
internet systems design, web services, Flash, XML, XSLT, SOAP, Servlets, Javascript and JSP.
In the final section of the book, the
concepts and terminology of the Model Driven Architecture are discussed. To get the most from this book, readers will need introductory
knowledge of software engineering, programming in Java and basic knowledge of HTML.
Audience:
Intermediate/advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students on information systems and computer science courses
