Applying and Evaluating AOM for Platform Independent Behavioral UML Models

Several approaches for Aspect-Oriented Modeling (AOM) have been developed to modularize crosscutting concerns properly in UML models. In this paper, the authors present a combination of AOM approaches and show how they can be applied in a model-driven process targeting business applications. They present a UML 2 pro le for platform independent AOM with advanced point-cut expressions and a corresponding model weaving mechanism for behavior models using UML 2 Actions. They show that a seamless integration of aspect-oriented concepts into an existing model-driven process can be achieved easily with state-of-the-art technology.