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Systematic Mapping Study of Template-based Code Generation
Template-based code generation (TBCG) is a synthesis technique that produces
code from high-level specifications, called templates. TBCG is a popular
technique in model-driven engineering (MDE) given that they both emphasize
abstraction and automation. Given the diversity of tools and approaches, it is
necessary to classify existing TBCG techniques to better guide developers in
their choices. The goal of this article is to better understand the
characteristics of TBCG techniques and associated tools, identify research
trends, and assess the importance of the role of MDE in this code synthesis
approach. We conducted a systematic mapping study of the literature to paint an
interesting picture about the trends and uses of TBCG. Our study shows that the
community has been diversely using TBCG over the past 15 years. TBCG has
greatly benefited from MDE. It has favored a template style that is
output-based and high level modeling languages as input. TBCG is mainly used to
generate source code and has been applied in a variety of domains. Furthermore,
both MDE and non-MDE tools are becoming effective development resources in
industry