6.3.3 Modeling Neutrality

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The proposed Reference Architecture remains platform independent and independent of any particular modeling syntax, diagrammatic notation, model-interchange format, or vendor tooling environment.

Modeling neutrality applies to implementations claiming conformance to the Reference Architecture. It does not prevent the adopted specification from using an OMG modeling language, notation, or interchange format to express and distribute its normative Platform Independent Model (PIM).

• SIP-039 — Platform-Independent Modeling: The proposed Reference Architecture SHALL be defined at a platform-independent level without requiring a specific modeling language or notation

• SIP-040 — Representation-Independent Architectural Constructs: The architectural model SHALL define its constructs, roles, relationships, and Governance mechanisms independently of any particular modeling syntax or diagrammatic representation

• SIP-041 — Modeling and Tooling Conformance Neutrality: The conformance requirements SHALL NOT require implementations to use a specific modeling language, model-interchange format, or vendor tooling environment

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After the Annex C records are complete, replace each locally maintained Statement with a transclusion of the authoritative Statement from its corresponding requirement page.

SIP-001 establishes the general platform independence of the proposed Reference Architecture. SIP-039 applies that principle specifically to its architectural modeling.

SIP-030 establishes general tool and technology neutrality. SIP-041 applies that principle specifically to modeling languages, model-interchange formats, and modeling tools used by conforming implementations.

SIP-002 requires the Submission to include a formal PIM. The adopted specification may select an OMG modeling language and a standardized interchange format to express and distribute that normative model. Such specification-authoring choices do not become required implementation technologies or tools.