DEV325: Essentials of Model Driven Architecture

Course Type: Web-based training
Level: Introductory

01 Apr 2005
Updated 20 Jul 2006

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About this course

This Web-based course introduces you to Model Driven Architecture (MDA) and Model Driven Development (MDD). It introduces the roles of MDD and MDA in the software development process by providing examples of MDA models, transformations, bridges, model languages, and model and code synchronization.

In this course

• An introduction to MDA
  
  
• MDA Models
  
  
• Transformations
  
  
• Model Languages
  
  
• MDA and Code
  

Audience

The targeted audience is Architects, Designers, and Senior/Lead developers working on J2EE Enterprise solutions.

Objectives

• Upon completing the course the student will be able to describe:
  
  
• The MDA Standards, Specifications, and Supporters
  
  
• The role of the OMG and its member companies in creating MDA
  
  
• The types of models (CIMs, PIMs, PSMs)
  
  
• How information is represented within models (UML, MOF, OCL, and Action Semantics)
  
  
• The model transformation process (Transformation Definitions, Transformation Rules, Transformation Definition languages, Bridges, and Profiles)
  
  
• How code and models remain synchronized and the means by which code can be customized
  

Prerequisites

Prior to taking this course, it is recommended that you have completed one of the following courses, or have equivalent experience:

• Web-based training - DEV110v2: Principles of Modeling with UML 2.0
• Instructor-led training - DEV275: Essentials of Visual Modeling with UML 2.0

System requirements

OS:

• Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP 2, SP3, SP4
• Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Workstation SP 6a +SRP
• Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP 1, SP 2

• With Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, use Office 2000
• With Microsoft Windows 2000, use Office 2000, Office XP, or Office 2003
• With Microsoft Windows XP Professional, use Office XP or Office 2003

• Microsoft Word 2000 SR-2, SR-3
• Microsoft Word 2002, SP-1, SP-2
• Microsoft Office Word 2003

• Rational RequisitePro v2003.06.13

• 500 MHz or greater, 256 MB RAM or higher, 200 MB free disk space (for browser cache)
• Machine Speed: 56K modem (assuming connectivity between 32-50Kbps)

• High color, 800x600 minimum resolutions

• Internet Explorer Version 6.0 or later
• Netscape Navigator Version 7.0 or later
• Mozilla Version 1.1 or later

Duration

4 hours

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Additional Resources

Learn more about Rational Model driven Architecture (MDA) Information Center .

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