Several Domain Specific Modeling Languages (DSMLs)

Queuing theory is the mathematical study of waiting phenomena that allows several performance measures derivation and calculation. Furthermore, queueing systems could be simulated, especially in case of complex models including non-classical concepts. The theory has been applied successfully in diverse fields and the development of a Domain Specific Modeling Language (DSML) for extended queueing systems seems to be a necessity and of great interest. This paper focuses on the cornerstone of this process by providing a minimal but clear and extensible metamodel called EQNM 2 L. Our aim is to induce discussion on and contributions for elaborating a whole mature DSML. The proposed metamodel and the XML-based exchange format are the first step in enhancing interoperability between analytical solvers and simulation tools. Based on the Model Driven Engineering (MDE) approach principles and tools, modeling environments and simulation/analytical code are generated automatically and could be ...