Generative Programming of graphical user interfaces

Generative Programming (GP) is a new paradigm that allows automatic creation of entire software family, using the configuration of elementary and reusable components. GP can be projected on different technologies, e.g. C++templates, JavaBeans, Aspect-Oriented Programming (AOP), or Frame technology. This paper focuses on Frame Technology, which aids the possible implementation and completion of software components. The purpose of this paper is to introduce the GP paradigm in the area of GUI application generation. It also demonstrates how automatically customized executable applications with GUI n be generated from an abstract specification. Keywords ABA, AI, ANGIE, DSL, FODA, GP, JANUS, OO, OOA/D, Qt , XML, UML

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2004
• Where: AVI
• Authors: Max Schlee, Jean Vanderdonckt
• Keywords: AVI 2004, Entire Software Family, Frame Technology, GP Paradigm, Software Engineering