When: Wednesday, 11th December, 14:30-15:30
Where: Alan Turing Seminar Room
Speaker: Alfonso Pierantonio, Full Professor and Coordinator of the SWEN research group
Talk Title: Where Philosophy Meets Technology: Toward Better Modeling Tools
Abstract: In Model-Driven Engineering (MDE), seamless integration of tools, languages, and processes is crucial for developing domain-specific modeling languages (DSMLs). Effective tools must offer flexibility, support for co-evolution, and minimize complexity, including technical debt. This presentation, inspired by Heidegger’s concept of ‘ready-to-hand’ tools, examines the challenges of creating tools that naturally integrate into developers’ workflows. It highlights key enablers—technological and design strategies—that enhance usability, adaptability, and integration. By leveraging these enablers, we can address challenges like language proliferation and workflow disruptions, fostering more effective and accessible MDE tools.