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An architecture for next generation middleware

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Middleware '98: Proceedings of the IFIP International Conference on Distributed Systems Platforms and Open Distributed Processing

Pages 191 - 206

Published: 25 November 2009 Publication History

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This paper proposes an approach to the design of configurable and open middleware platforms based on the concept of reflection. More specifically, the paper introduces a language-independent reflective architecture featuring a per-object meta-space, the use of meta-models to structure meta-space, and a consistent use of object graphs for composite components. This is complemented by a component framework supporting the construction of meta-spaces. The paper also reports on experiences of implementing the architecture (with emphasis on experiments with open bindings).

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Middleware '98: Proceedings of the IFIP International Conference on Distributed Systems Platforms and Open Distributed Processing

November 2009

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Editor:
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Lancaster University, UK
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Lancaster University, UK
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Lancaster University, UK
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