Language Driven System Design

Studies have shown significant benefits of the use of Domain-Specific Languages. However, designing a DSL still seems to be an art, rather than a craft following a clear methodology. In this paper, we discuss a first step towards a methodology for designing such languages. The presented approach, which is referred to as the Language-Driven Approach, is rooted in formal techniques and independent of accepted software engineering process models. We illustrate the approach with a small and instructive case study.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2002
• Where: HICSS
• Authors: Sjouke Mauw, Wouter T. Wiersma, Tim A. C. Willemse
• Keywords: Accepted Software Engineering, Biometrics, Clear Methodology, HICSS 2002, Instructive Case Study