Can I create an EMF model using UMLTM modeling tools?
EMF models can be defined using UML modeling tools such as Rational Rose. You simply define a class model with the packages, attributes, references, data types, and operations. This class model can be imported into EMF for additional code generation. Since many Java developers are familiar with simple class modeling, this serves as a ‘gentle introduction’ to UML class modeling. In addition to UML class models, EMF models can be created by using annotated Java interfaces or by directly editing an XMI document using an XML editor. This approach is used to allow the benefits of model based code generation (one of the principles of the OMG Model Driven Architecture – MDA) to not just users familiar with UML, but also the larger community of developers using Java and XML.
