A metamodelling approach to behavioural modelling

Abstract

In this paper we propose a metamodelling approach to behavioural modelling. The approach combines diagrammatic modelling with formal foundations based on category theory and graph transformations. The static semantics of behavioural models is represented by instances of (meta)models, while their dynamic semantics is represented by transition systems. Transitions are described by coupled model transformations. To illustrate the approach, we present a running example of a workflow model for health services delivery.