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== The basic Meta Model ==
 
This chapter will describe a generic meta model for object orientated systems.
 
=== Model Layer ===
 
Let's start with thinking about the model layer. It consists of classes with their attributes and associations. In addition to that the classes form a hierarchy of specializations.
 
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In Marauroa "associations" are named "slots". They don't have a target type.
 
=== Instance Layer ===
 
Based on the model layer instances can be created:
 
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It consists of objects (4711 of type Player), values (43 for atk) and links (items in the bank_slot). Of cause there are some consistency conditions required. For example value.object.class <= value.attribute.class.
 
== Converting the Meta Model into a database structure ==