A model-based approach to language integration
Authors: 
Federico Tomassetti, 
Antonio Vetrò, 
Marco Torchiano, Markus Voelter, Bernd KolbAuthors Info & Claims
Federico Tomassetti, Antonio Vetrò, Marco Torchiano, Markus Voelter, Bernd KolbAuthors Info & ClaimsPages 76 - 81
Abstract
The interactions of several languages within a software system pose a number of problems. There is several anecdotal and empirical evidence supporting such concerns. This paper presents a solution to achieve proper language integration in the context of language workbenches and with limited effort. A simple example is presented to show how cross-language constraints can be addressed and the quality of the support attainable, which covers error-checking and refactoring. A research agenda is then presented, to support future work in the area of language integration, taking advantage of modern language workbenches features.
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