#csse3012 #softwaredevelopment

Modelling Language

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modeling_language

Overview

Types of Modeling Languages

Natural Language
- flexible
- ambiguous
- example: Literally English
Semi-formal
- Structured
- some reasoning possible based on assumptions
- example: Unified Modeling Language (UML) is a general-purpose modeling language that is an industry standard in software engineering
Formal
- precise (math) so extensive reasoning possible
- very detailed
- example: LePUS3 is an object-oriented formal specification language
- example: Behaviour Trees in systems and software engineering

Where to use which language?

General categories of modelling languages

System modeling language
Object modeling languages
Virtual reality modeling language
Data modeling language

[[Desired characteristics of a modelling language|Desired Characteristics]]

Implementation Agnostic
- Abstract
- Formal
- Constructible
- Analysable
- Traceable
- Minimal