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This paper presents ATL (ATLAS Transformation Language): a hybrid model transformation language that allows both declarative and imperative constructs to be used in transformation definitions. The paper describes the language syntax and semantics by using examples. ATL is supported by a set of development tools such as an editor, a compiler, a virtual machine, and a debugger. A case study shows the applicability of the language constructs. Alternative ways for implementing the case study are outlined. In addition to the current features, the planned future ATL features are briefly discussed.
Work partially supported by ModelWare, IST European project 511731.
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Jouault, F., Kurtev, I. (2006). Transforming Models with ATL. In: Bruel, JM. (eds) Satellite Events at the MoDELS 2005 Conference. MODELS 2005. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 3844. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/11663430_14
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