Glossary

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Glossary

Acronyms
Terms
Definitions
AI
Artificial Intelligence
The simulation of human intelligence processes by computer systems
BPMN
Business Process Model and Notation
A graphical representation of business processes
COTS
Commercial Off-The-Shelf
A product or service available for purchase that is used in its original form
DMN
Decision Model and Notation
A modeling notation used to describe and model decisions
DOORS
Dynamic Object-Oriented Requirements System
A requirements management tool used for complex systems
EMF
Eclipse Modeling Framework
A framework used to develop tools and applications based on a structured data model
ESM
Enterprise Systems Modeling
A modeling technique used to represent complex enterprise systems
MBSE
Model-Based Systems Engineering
A systems engineering methodology that involves creating and using models to design, analyze, and manage systems
MDA
Model-Driven Architecture
An approach to software design and development that focuses on creating and using models to design and develop software
MDE
Model-Driven Engineering
An approach to software engineering that involves creating and using models to design, analyze, and manage software systems
MDSD
Model-Driven Software Development
An approach to software development that involves creating and using models to design and develop software
MDT
Model Development Tools
A set of tools used to create, edit, and manage models
M2M
Model-to-Model
The process of transforming a model into another model
M2T
Model-to-Text
The process of transforming a model into source code or documentation
MDEG
Model-Driven Enterprise Governance
A governance framework used to manage model-based systems engineering processes
MDD
Model-Driven Development
An approach to software development that involves creating and using models to design and develop software systems
MDI
Model-Driven Interoperability
The ability of systems to exchange data through the use of models
MDSL
Model-Driven Software Language
A language used to define and describe software systems using models
MDS
Model-Driven System
A system that is designed, developed, and managed using models
MOF
Meta-Object Facility
A standard for creating and defining metamodels
OMG
Object Management Group
An international technology standards consortium that develops and maintains standards for software and systems modeling
PIM
Platform-Independent Model
A model that describes the functionality and behavior of a system independently of any particular platform or technology
PSM
Platform-Specific Model
A model that describes the functionality and behavior of a system in terms of a particular platform or technology
QVT
Query/View/Transformation
A language used to transform models from one form to another
SME
Subject Matter Expert
A person with specialized knowledge and expertise in a particular field or industry
SML
System Modeling Language
A general-purpose modeling language used to represent and analyze complex systems
UML
Unified Modeling Language
A general-purpose modeling language used to represent and analyze software systems

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