The Model Base project provides the foundation for database development using the data tools platform (DTP).
The Model Base project uses best practices, like model-driven development with UML, and the Eclipse Modeling Framework (EMF). The Model Base project includes the following components.
The Model Base project provides the following key benefits and features.
- Change management support – Models can be version controlled through Eclipse team support.
- Editing support –
Visual model editing and other kinds of model editing are integrated with the EMF and EMF model generation.
- JavaDocs – Models are published with documentation to support DTP users.
- Extensibility –
Models are extensible and not contingent on any particular database management system.
- Standards-compliant –
Models comply with standards such as SQL and JDBC connectivity.
- Samples –
Sample code and plug-ins demonstrate model use.