MOMoT is a research prototype tool based on Eclipse technologies, designed for search-based optimization and model transformations. The goal of this thesis is to modernize MOMoT by re-architecting it as a service-oriented application, providing Web API endpoints for MDE integrations…
Background: MOMoT is a research prototype tool based on Eclipse technologies, designed for search-based optimization and model transformations. While MOMoT has demonstrated its effectiveness in model-driven engineering (MDE), its usability remains limited due to its desktop-based nature. To enhance accessibility and integration within modern engineering workflows, this thesis aims to transform MOMoT into a cloud-native service. The revamped MOMoT will provide a web-based interface for end users and an API for developers, enabling seamless integration into complex MDE workflows.
Aim of the Thesis: The goal of this thesis is to modernize MOMoT by re-architecting it as a service-oriented application. This transformation will involve:
- Developing a web-based interface to make MOMoT accessible to non-expert users.
- Refactoring MOMoT into microservices to ensure scalability and cloud compatibility.
- Providing API endpoints for integration into broader MDE workflows.
- Evaluating usability, performance, and scalability to ensure the effectiveness of the new architecture.
Tasks:
- Definition of Requirements:
- Identify core functionalities of MOMoT that must be preserved or enhanced.
- Gather user and developer requirements through surveys or interviews.
- Analyze existing MDE workflows to determine integration points.
- Concept Development:
- Design a modular architecture that separates MOMoT’s core logic from its Eclipse dependencies.
- Define a microservices-based approach for cloud deployment.
- Develop a strategy for API exposure and workflow integration.
- Implementation:
- Frontend: Develop a web-based interface using modern frameworks (to be added).
- Backend: Refactor MOMoT into microservices, exposing RESTful APIs.
- Cloud Deployment: Containerize services using Docker and orchestrate them with Kubernetes.
- Evaluation
- Benchmark performance and scalability of the cloud-based MOMoT service.
- Analyze integration success within existing MDE workflows.
- Conduct usability tests with real users to assess the effectiveness of the web interface.
- Expected Results:
- A fully functional web-based MOMoT service accessible to end users.
- A set of APIs enabling integration into complex model-driven engineering workflows.
- A performance and usability evaluation comparing the new service-oriented MOMoT with its original Eclipse-based version.
- Recommendations for best practices in modernizing research prototypes into cloud-native applications.
Supervision:
This thesis will be supervised by Manuel Wimmer and Luca Berardinelli. Interested individuals can contact them for further details or collaboration opportunities.