An LPGM Method: Platform Independent Modeling and Development of Graphical User Interface

This paper introduces a new method in the area of platform independent modeling and the development of graphical user interfaces. The method bridges the gap between traditional MB-UIDEs and the modern web methodologies by enabling the modeling and development of both traditional and web user interfaces. The method is based on a proposed Presentation model and a Task Action Model which drive the development process. The modeling notation in both models is done with use of UML, and the development process is supported by a UML-compliant adaptive modeling tool. Descriptions of both the model and the method of application are included. An evaluation done using a JavaEE and a Swing widget toolkit is also mentioned.