Implementing Layered Designs with Mixin Layers

Mixin layers are a technique for implementing layered object-oriented (e.g., collaboration-based designs). Mixin layers are similar to abstract subclasses (mixin classes) but scaled to a multiple-class granularity. We describe mixin layers from a programming language viewpoint, discuss checking the consistency of a mixin layer composition, and analyze the language support issues involved.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 1998
• Where: ECOOP
• Authors: Yannis Smaragdakis, Don S. Batory
• Keywords: ECOOP 1998, Mixin Classes, Mixin Layer, Mixin Layer Composition, Programming Languages