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Model-Driven Architecture (MDA) is a standard describing software models that automate the code-writing process. MDA offers powerful benefits to software development teams in terms of higher-quality code, easier maintenance and greater productivity overall. But MDA also presents issues that development teams must address to use it effectively, such as changing the developer's mindset regarding models and code.
This powerpoint presentation (434 Kb) begins with a description of MDA (where it comes from, how it works). It then examines the benefits that MDA promises as well as some of the practical issues raised by MDA. It also includes a demonstration of MDA through Compuware's OptimalJ, which is a pragmatic implementation of MDA for the J2EE platform.
David Herst has been practicing and teaching software development for nearly 20 years. His experience spans a variety of procedural and object languages, several visual development platforms, as well as Java and J2EE. As a Middleware Maven at The Middleware Company, David participated in and managed TMC's research on model-driven tools, among other areas. Now with Compuware as an OptimalJ Product Consultant, he practices and preaches model driven development in depth on a daily basis.
Cliff Deaner has led a distinguished career in the software industry. Working with C.I.O.s and information technology executives, he maps technology solutions to business problems and manages implementations to assure success. He accepted a position managing Compuware's development solutions in the state of Florida last year. He has a masters degree in computer science and has held management positions with the world's leading IT companies.
Agenda: Thursday, July 28, 2005
RSVP: Please respond to rsvp@orlandojug.org so that we can estimate the number of people attending the meeting.
Please tell your co-workers and fellow Java enthusiasts. As always I hope to see you there.
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