SLE 2017 paper:
Virtual Textual Model Composition for Supporting Versioning and Aspect-Orientation

Robert Bill, Patrick Neubauer, Manuel Wimmer

DOI: 10.1145/3136014.3136037
T1D: Composition
- The paper’s core topic is composing textual models virtually to support versioning and aspect-oriented separation.
T2B: Evolution
- It is motivated by maintenance tasks and versioning scenarios where code/model redundancy and irrelevance hinder evolution.
T4B: Horizontal Transformation
- Virtual composition entails mapping/synchronising between base artifacts and composed virtual views.
T5H: Usability
- It targets improved developer cognition by hiding redundancy/irrelevance in composed views (usability for maintenance).

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