Modeling languages extensions and best practices

Model-based software development is called to be one of the most promising software engineering approaches. This session explores the use of standard modelling languages in this aim. Our first paper presents the use of MARTE and its real-time modes specification for the development of cross-layer self-adaptive real-time embedded systems. The second explores its use over an autonomous robot use case for the application of MAST schedulability analysis tools for model-based performance analysis. Finally, the difficult task of design space exploration for the allocation of UML composite structures in the modelling of distributed systems is explored.