Modellorientierten

Modellorientierten is an adjective form used in German to describe approaches, methods, or systems that place models at the center of development, analysis, or decision making. In practice, a modellorientierter (model-oriented) perspective treats abstract or concrete models as primary artifacts from which other activities, such as design, verification, simulation, or documentation, are derived.

The concept is widely applied in fields such as software engineering, systems engineering, and business process management. Key goal is to raise the level of abstraction and to enable reasoning about complex systems through models. This often involves the use of modeling languages and tools to create, transform, analyze, and evolve models without requiring immediate implementation details. Common domains include model-driven engineering (MDE), model-based systems engineering (MBSE), and various forms of model-based analysis and simulation. Typical modeling languages and notations include UML, SysML, BPMN, and entity-relationship diagrams, along with domain-specific languages.

Methods associated with modellorientierten approaches include model transformations, code generation, model checking, and simulation. By enabling early validation, traceability, and reusability, model-oriented practices aim to improve quality, maintainability, and communication among stakeholders. Challenges can include the need for specialized toolchains, learning curves for modeling paradigms, and ensuring consistency between models and implemented systems, especially in large or evolving environments.

In German technical literature, modellorientiert is frequently paired with terms like modellbasiert, modellgetrieben, or modellgetriebenen development, highlighting related but distinct emphases on modeling activities as central to the lifecycle. See also MBSE, MDE, UML, SysML.