How to Synthesize Relational Database Transactions From EB3 Attribute Definitions?

F. Gervais, M. Frappier, R. Laleau

2005

Abstract

EB3 is a trace-based formal language created for the specification of information systems (IS). Attributes, linked to entities and associations of an IS, are computed in EB3 by recursive functions on the valid traces of the system. In this paper, we show how to synthesize relational database transactions that correspond to EB3 attribute definitions. Thus, each EB3 action is translated into a transaction. EB3 attribute definitions are analysed to determine the key values affected by each action. To avoid problems with the sequencing of SQL statements in the transactions, temporary variables and/or tables are introduced for these key values.

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Gervais F., Frappier M. and Laleau R. (2005). How to Synthesize Relational Database Transactions From EB3 Attribute Definitions? . In Proceedings of the 3rd International Workshop on Modelling, Simulation, Verification and Validation of Enterprise Information Systems - Volume 1: MSVVEIS, (ICEIS 2005) ISBN 972-8865-22-8, pages 83-88. DOI: 10.5220/0002573600830088


in Bibtex Style

@conference{msvveis05,
author={F. Gervais and M. Frappier and R. Laleau},
title={How to Synthesize Relational Database Transactions From EB3 Attribute Definitions?},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 3rd International Workshop on Modelling, Simulation, Verification and Validation of Enterprise Information Systems - Volume 1: MSVVEIS, (ICEIS 2005)},
year={2005},
pages={83-88},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0002573600830088},
isbn={972-8865-22-8},
}


in EndNote Style

TY - CONF
JO - Proceedings of the 3rd International Workshop on Modelling, Simulation, Verification and Validation of Enterprise Information Systems - Volume 1: MSVVEIS, (ICEIS 2005)
TI - How to Synthesize Relational Database Transactions From EB3 Attribute Definitions?
SN - 972-8865-22-8
AU - Gervais F.
AU - Frappier M.
AU - Laleau R.
PY - 2005
SP - 83
EP - 88
DO - 10.5220/0002573600830088