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This paper proposes an approach to the design of configurable and open middleware platforms based on the concept of reflection. More specifically, the paper introduces a language-independent reflective architecture featuring a per-object meta-space, the use of meta-models to structure meta-space, and a consistent use of object graphs for composite components. This is complemented by a component framework supporting the construction of meta-spaces. The paper also reports on experiences of implementing the architecture (with emphasis on experiments with open bindings).
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Blair, G.S., Coulson, G., Robin, P., Papathomas, M. (1998). An Architecture for Next Generation Middleware. In: Davies, N., Jochen, S., Raymond, K. (eds) Middleware’98. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-1283-9_12
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