Abstract Language workbenches are tools that provide high-level mechanisms for the
implementation of (domain-specific) languages. Language workbenches are an active area …

Abstract Language workbenches are environments for simplifying the creation and use of
computer languages. The annual Language Workbench Challenge (LWC) was launched in …

Parsers are used in different software development scenarios such as compiler construction,
data format processing, machine-level translation, and natural language processing. Due to …

Purpose To assess whether it is easier to maintain a clinical information system developed
using openEHR model driven development versus mainstream methods. Methods A new …

Software systems are becoming increasingly complex, requiring a deep knowledge to work
and program with them. This is especially true for simulation frameworks used by scientists …

Measuring time in mass sporting competitions is, typically, performed with a timing system
that consists of a measuring technology and a computer system. The first is dedicated to …

Abstract Domain-specific languages (DSLs) promise to improve the software engineering
process, eg, by reducing software development and maintenance effort and by improving …

Selecting and properly using approaches for DSL implementation can be challenging, given
their variety and complexity. To support developers, we present the software chrestomathy …

Nez is a PEG (Parsing Expressing Grammar)-based open grammar language that allows us
to describe complex syntax constructs without action code. Since open grammars are …

Open-source software has numerous advantages over proprietary commercial-off-the-shelf
(COTS) software. However, there are modeling languages, tool chains, and tool frameworks …