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Back to the Model: UML Miner and the Power of Process Mining

Year: 2025

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: Comprehension of the Unified Modeling Language is essential for learners in the context of software modeling. However, current UML learning tools provide minimal guidance to novice modelers as they are insufficient in analyzing modeling behaviour adopted during the diagram creation process. In order to address this gap, we present an enhanced version of UML Miner, a plugin for Visual Paradigm, that systematically records and analyzes UML modeling activities through the use of Process Mining techniques. UML Miner tracks all modeling events, resulting in event logs that warrant conformance checking against expert modeling practices. This tool establishes flexible, yet structured learning pathways through Declarative Process Mining, supporting trace-based and event-based filtering, customized violation reports, and integration with external process mining tools. This work emphasizes the potential of process mining in computing education, demonstrating how conformance checking can strengthen UML modeling proficiency.

Source: International Conference on Software Technologies (ICSOFT)

DOI: 10.5220/0013500100003964

Authors: Pasquale Ardimento, Mario Bernardi, Marta Cimitile, Michele Scalera

Institutions: University of Bari Aldo Moro, University of Sannio, Unitelma Sapienza University, Sapienza University of Rome

Language: English

Topic: Business Process Modeling and Analysis

Subfield: Management Information Systems

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4411610896

FWCI: 2.235

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