Flexible XML-based Languages (FXL) Project

The FXL Project is a joint open-source research project of ETH Zurich and Siemens AG, that leverages modeling approaches (such as MDA/UML, EMF/eCore, etc.) and the usage of domain specific languages (DSLs).

Service Language Layer (SLL)

As an example, the Service Language Layer (SLL), which is an abstract, "high-level" service description language in the field of service oriented architectures (SOA) and Web Services, was specified and implemented. It can be seen as a platform-independent model (PIM) for SOA/WS that allows the mapping to multifaceted platform-specific models (PSMs). In this manner existing flexibility problems and limitations are addressed while reducing the effort involved with "lower level" XML technologies and APIs.

FXL Eclipse Plug-in

Additionally, the FXL Eclipse Plug-in provides support for the integration of XML-based DSLs and intra-model and inter-model transformations based o­n graphical pipelines and optimized views (e.g., text, EMF generated editors, etc.). One feature is a special builder that can be used in order to generate customized and tailored code.

More information is available on the external project site.

Join The Team

If you are interested in contributing to the project via an internship (Siemens AG, Munich, Germany), 'Semesterarbeit' or thesis, please feel free to contact us. We are always looking for motivated and dynamic students.

Contact

People: Donald Kossmann, Christian Reichel