Ontology-driven software engineering 2010

Ontologies (i.e. formalized models of real world domains and systems) are becoming mainstream in the representation and man-agement of data, information and knowledge. In software engineering, however, the adoption of ontology-driven methods and techniques is still at an initial stage of definition and gestation. A series of initiatives by both academic and industrial groups have highlighted the potential benefits that would derive from software development driven by ontologies. These benefits include im-proved model/code traceability, artifact reusability and increased levels of system interoperability and integration. In general ODiSE here refers to the different ways in which ontologies can contribute to improving Software Engineering - its processes and its artifacts. The broad themes of the workshop include: (1) Ontology as a means to inform all phases of the development lifecycle; (2) Ontology as means to increase software traceability; and (3) Methods, techniques and tools for ODiSE. The workshop aims to bring together researchers and practitioners with diverse cultural and professional backgrounds in order to discuss and analyze the different perspectives, issues and challenges of Ontology-Driven Software Engineering.