Pipeline

The model and examples are processed in stages.

The pipeline has the following stages:

moduleExample

Implements a specialized module by mocking up an annotated document instance of the base module.

A shell for the mockup is generated internally.

module

Represents a design module with a specialized map that expresses relations to its base modules. The module can be generated from the moduleExample, created directly, or created from some other source.

moduleDefinition

Provides a standalone definition of the specialized module after resolution of its relation to its base modules.

moduleTest

Provides a sample instance of the specialized module for evaluation.

shell

Represents a design shell with a specialized map that expresses its relations to its component modules.

The ability to create new shells for on-site assembly of existing type modules from different sources can greatly increase exchange of type modules and topic and map instances.

shellDefinition

Provides a standalone definition of the shell after resolution of its relation to its component modules.

shellTest

Provides a sample instance of the shell for evaluation.

The pipeline produces the following outpuputs:

DTD

Represents the module and shell for validation by DTD-aware parsers.

XSD

Represents the module and shell for validation by Schema-aware parsers.

Catalog

Identifies the DTD and XSD artifacts.

Documentation

Expresses the design for comprehension by designers and users.