A Model Driven Systems Development Approach for NOMIS – From Human Observable Actions to Code

NOMIS is a human centred information systems modelling approach based on human observable actions. It models a business domain using a number of views relating human actions and interactions, context for actions and information. These models are represented by a set of tables and diagrams using the NOMIS graphical notation and are formalized with a metamodel. NOMIS metamodel and graphical notation are a first step for automating the implementation of computer applications. In this paper, we propose to develop NOMIS applications using a Model Driven System Development approach. This suggested approach will define formally NOMIS models and notation and, using model transformations, will derive a code structure to be used by a computerized information system. Additionally, other components of a specific application middleware will be created, including a database schema for business data. It is expected that this approach will be flexible enough to cope with frequent requirement changes.