Since we love models, this time we were also at MODELS 2024. MODELS, the ACM/IEEE International Conference on Model-Driven Engineering Languages and Systems, is the leading conference series for model-driven software and systems engineering and took place in Linz at the Johannes Kepler University. Since 1998, MODELS has covered all aspects of modelling, from languages and methods to tools and applications.

Markus Benedikt from LieberLieber gave a presentation on ‘Continuous integration of models with LemonTree’ in the well-attended Industry Session 2. With LemonTree, the method of continuous integration can be used for the first time in the world of modelling. Similar to traditional software development, team members can work on different areas of a model in a distributed and time-delayed manner and contribute their changes. LemonTree Automation then merges the individual versions on the build server (e.g. Jenkins) into an integrated model version without user interaction.

After the presentation, Konrad Wieland and Markus Benedikt mingled with the participants and discussed the current challenges and LieberLieber’s constantly growing range of modelling services with customers, new interested parties and our scientific partners.

In addition, Dr. Horst Kargl from our sister company SparxSystems CE gave a keynote speech at the System Analysis and Modelling (SAM) conference (SAM 2024), a sub-conference of MODELS. He asked one of the fundamental questions that we hear again and again, especially from new customers: ‘Why should I actually model?  – Challenges and paths to success with a modelling approach in industrial practice and the path to modelling maturity’. Model-based software and system development offers many advantages, but these are particularly evident when it is well planned and optimally adapted to the company.