Model-based Real-time Synchronization

Abstract

In this paper we describe an approach for model-based realtime synchronization. We present an extension of the EMFStore platform which allows multiple collaborators to connect to each other directly via peer-to-peer and to synchronize changes on model instances with each other in real-time. With this approach we allow users to collaboratively work literally on the same model instance. We argue that this approach avoids serious conflicts and reduces the problem of outdated model instances.