CodeGenerator

This repository provides a Java-based utility for generating source code from pseudo-UML diagrams exported as .drawio files. It parses the XML structure of your diagrams to automatically create class files, including support for inheritance and composition.

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Overview

The CodeGenerator reads XML-based diagram files and converts visual components—such as "Things" and "Abstract Things"—into a structured Java project.

Input and Output

File/Directory	Description
Diagrams/*.drawio	XML diagram files defining the classes and relationships.
src/	The core Java logic for parsing and file generation.
GeneratedCode/	The destination directory for the generated .java source files.

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Diagram Syntax Rules

To ensure successful code generation, diagrams must follow specific visual rules defined in the system legend:

• Classes: Represented by standard rectangles (rounded=0). These generate standard Java classes.
• Abstract Classes: Represented by rounded rectangles (rounded=1). These generate public abstract class definitions.
• "Has-a" (Composition): Use a flex arrow (shape=flexArrow) with cardinality (e.g., (1) or (N)) pointing from the owner to the component. These generate private fields in the parent class.
• "Is-a" (Inheritance): Use a standard arrow pointing from the subclass to the superclass. These generate the extends keyword in the subclass.

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Setup Instructions

1. Clone the Repository

git clone <repository-url>
cd CodeGenerator

2. Configure Paths

Open src/Main.java and update the local file paths to match your environment:

final String filePath = "C:\\path\\to\\your\\Diagram.drawio";
final String outputDirectory = "C:\\path\\to\\output\\folder\\";

3. Compile the Source

Ensure you have a Java Development Kit (JDK) installed, then compile the project classes:

javac src/*.java

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Usage

The tool is designed to process individual diagram files and generate a complete set of Java classes based on the detected vertices and edges.

Generate from Diagram

Run the compiled Main class to execute the parsing and generation logic:

java -cp src Main

Example Output

If processing a diagram with a "Restaurant" class composed of "Chef" and "Waiter", the tool will generate Restaurant.java with the following structure:

public class Restaurant {
    private Chef chef;
    private Waiter waiter;
    // ...
}

Tip

Cardinality Support: The generator uses flex arrows to determine which classes are "contained" within others, allowing for rapid prototyping of complex system architectures.