Abstract
NOMIS is a human centred information systems modelling approach based on human observable actions. It models a business domain using a number of views relating human actions and interactions, context for actions and information. These models are represented by a set of tables and diagrams using the NOMIS graphical notation and are formalized with a metamodel. NOMIS metamodel and graphical notation are a first step for automating the implementation of computer applications. In this paper, we propose to develop NOMIS applications using a Model Driven System Development approach. This suggested approach will define formally NOMIS models and notation and, using model transformations, will derive a code structure to be used by a computerized information system. Additionally, other components of a specific application middleware will be created, including a database schema for business data. It is expected that this approach will be flexible enough to cope with frequent requirement changes.
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Cordeiro, J. (2018). A Model Driven Systems Development Approach for NOMIS – From Human Observable Actions to Code. In: Shishkov, B. (eds) Business Modeling and Software Design. BMSD 2017. Lecture Notes in Business Information Processing, vol 309. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-78428-1_7
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