Acceleo

Acceleo is an open-source code generator that implements the MOFM2T (Meta-Object Facility to Text) language standard defined by the Object Management Group (OMG). It is primarily used for Model-Driven Engineering (MDE) to transform models into code, configuration files, documentation, or other textual artifacts.

Acceleo utilizes templates written in its own template language. These templates contain both static text that will be directly output and dynamic expressions that access information from the input model. The template language provides constructs for iteration, conditional statements, and other features common in programming languages, but designed specifically for text generation based on model data.

Key features of Acceleo include:

• MOFM2T Compliance: Adherence to the OMG's MOFM2T standard ensuring interoperability with other MOFM2T-compliant tools.
• Template Language: A dedicated language for defining the transformations from models to text.
• Model Access: Capabilities to navigate and extract information from models represented in EMF (Eclipse Modeling Framework) or other modeling frameworks.
• Extensibility: Ability to extend the Acceleo engine and template language with custom modules and functions.
• Eclipse Integration: Strong integration with the Eclipse IDE, providing features like syntax highlighting, debugging, and model browsing.

Acceleo is commonly employed in various domains where automated code generation is beneficial, such as software development, embedded systems, and domain-specific language (DSL) engineering. It facilitates increased productivity, reduced errors, and improved maintainability by automating the process of generating code and other textual artifacts from models.