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WA2MA: A model-driven approach for reengineering web applications into mobile applications

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  • Nadri Khiati
  • Djelloul Bouchiha
  • Yahia Atig
  • Sofiane Boukli Hacene

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With the increasing prevalence of mobile computing, organizations must adapt legacy web applications to pervasive information systems, ensuring seamless accessibility across diverse devices. This paper introduces WA2MA, a model-driven reengineering approach for systematically transforming web applications into mobile applications. The approach follows a structured three-phase process based on Model-Driven Architecture (MDA) principles: Reverse Engineering, where Platform-Independent Models (PIMs) are extracted to represent the structural and behavioral aspects of the existing web application; Transformation, where these models are refined into Platform-Specific Models (PSMs) using a tailored Unified Modeling Language (UML) profile to address mobile platform constraints; and Forward Engineering, where automated model-to-text transformations generate a significant portion of the mobile application’s source code. The Acceleo technology is leveraged to facilitate this automation through predefined transformation rules and code generation templates. A case study demonstrates the effectiveness of the WA2MA approach, highlighting a substantial reduction in manual effort and improved consistency in the generated code. This research contributes to the advancement of model-driven engineering (MDE) by providing a structured and scalable methodology for the migration of web applications to mobile platforms.

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  • Nadri Khiati & Djelloul Bouchiha & Yahia Atig & Sofiane Boukli Hacene, 2025. "WA2MA: A model-driven approach for reengineering web applications into mobile applications," Edelweiss Applied Science and Technology, Learning Gate, vol. 9(6), pages 1530-1544.
    • Handle: RePEc:ajp:edwast:v:9:y:2025:i:6:p:1530-1544:id:8185
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