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Description of Individual Course Units
| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9105055542017 | Domain-specific Languages | 1 | 2 | 8,00 |
Level of Course Unit
Yüksek Lisans
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Objectives of the Course
This course aims at providing: - an introduction of domain-specific modeling (DSM), domain-specific languages (DSLs) and domain-specific modeling languages (DSMLs) - a comprehension of the differences between general-purpose languages (GPLs) and DSLs / DSMLs - an ability to design and implement DSLs/DSMLs with the newest technologies and language tools
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Geylani Kardaş
Learning Outcomes
| 1 | Having knowledge of DSLs / DSMLs |
| 2 | Ability to apply DSM for constructing languages |
| 3 | Ability to apply metamodeling approach for the derivation of DSL / DSML syntax |
| 4 | Ability to implement semantics of DSLs / DSMLs |
| 5 | Making your own software development environment with DSM |
| 6 | Ability to use cutting-edge techniques and tools for DSL / DSML development |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisities and Co-Requisities
Recommended to take course “9105055252007 Object-oriented Programming” or another course with similar content before selecting this course
Recommended Optional Programme Components
[Yok]
Content of the Course
Introduction to DSM, DSLs and DSMLs, doman analysis and metamodeling for DSL / DSML, use of model-driven techniques in DSL / DSML development, design and implementation of abstract syntax, concrete syntax and semantics for DSLs / DSMLs
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Subjects (Theoretical) | Teaching Methods | Preparatory |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction. Reasons and motivation for the course | ||
| 2 | Model-driven development and Model-driven Architecture | ||
| 3 | Domain Analysis and Abstract Syntax | ||
| 4 | Concrete syntax and Static Semantics | ||
| 5 | Model and Program Transformation | ||
| 6 | SEA_ML: A DSML for Multi-agent Systems | ||
| 7 | DSML4DT: A DSMLfor Device Trees Preparing research report | ||
| 8 | MIDTERM EXAM | ||
| 9 | Usability Evaluation of DSLs / DSMLs | ||
| 10 | Model-driven Rountrip Engineering | ||
| 11 | Artificial Intelligence for DSL / DSML Development and DSL / DSML Development for Artificial Intelligence | ||
| 12 | Introduction to Low-code Development | ||
| 13 | Low-code Development Platforms | ||
| 14 | Project Presentations | ||
| 15 | Project Presentations | ||
| 16 | FINAL EXAM |
Text Book / Material / Recommended Resources
Course Books: • Domain-specific Languages: Effective Modeling, Automation and Reuse, Andrzej Wąsowski and Thorsten Berger, Springer, 2023 • Domain-Specific Languages, Martin Fowler, Addison-Wesley Professional, 2010 • DSL Engineering: Designing, Implementing and Using Domain-Specific Languages, Markus Voelter, CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2013 • Eclipse Modeling Project: A Domain-Specific Language (DSL) Toolkit, Richard Gronback, Addison-Wesley Professional, 2009 • Formal and Practical Aspects of Domain-Specific Languages: Recent Developments, Marjan Mernik, Information Science Reference, 2013 • Implementing Domain Specific Languages with Xtext and Xtend, Lorenzo Bettini, Packt Publishing, 2016 • Model-Driven Software Engineering in Practice, Second Edition, Marco Brambilla, Jordi Cabot, and Manuel Wimmer, Morgan & Claypool, 2017 • The Low-code Handbook, Jordi Cabot, 2024 Resources: • Lecture Slides • Various journal articles and conference papers Course Materials: • Eclipse Sirius • Software development tools for various DSLs / DSMLs
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Theoretical Courses Reading Internet search Term Project Project Presentation Midterm Exam a) Exam b) Individual study for exam Final Exam a) Exam b) Individual study for exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
| Term (or Year) Learning Activities | Quantity | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 100 |
| Total | 100 | |
| End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | Quantity | Weight |
| Final Examination | 1 | 100 |
| Total | 100 | |
| Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 40 | |
| End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 60 | |
Work Pacement(s)
Workload Calculation
| Activities | Number | Time (hours) | Total Work Load (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Work Load (hours) | 0 | ||
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
| PO 1 | PO 2 | PO 3 | PO 4 | PO 5 | PO 6 | PO 7 | |
| LO 1 | 2 | ||||||
| LO 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||||
| LO 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | |||
| LO 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| LO 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | |||
| LO 6 | 2 | 4 | 5 |
* Contribution Level: 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High