Model Structure

Any megamodel consists of multiple modules, where some key parts should exist.

• The ontological classification is given in a "Core.megal" file that should be contained in the root of a megamodel folder.
• Very general statements on an application using the technology are stated in an "App.megal" file that should be contained in the root of a megamodel folder.
• Linguistic architecture instances should be maintained in a "demo" folder that contains subfolders for every instance.
• The instances should be structured in the same way as the modules of the linguistic architecture.
• A Readme should offer two kinds of information:
  • Status of the megamodel (Deprecated? Open TODOs?).
  • Suggested reading order that a reader can follow. Strive for machine readabability.

Example

• antlr.Core.megal contains ontological classification and gives a very broad overview.
• antlr.demo.checker contains the linguistic architecture instance modules for megalib's checker.
• antlr.demo.101antlr would contain the instance for a 101companies implementation.
• antlr.demo.checker contains modules that have the same name as the modules from the linguistic architecture.

Suggested Reading Order

• antlr.Core
  • Always start with the Core to give a broad overview from the start.
• antlr.CodeGeneration
• ...
• antlr.demo.checker.Core
• antlr.demo.checker.CodeGeneration
  • It might be a good idea to keep the same reading order as for the abstract level.
• ...