Bridging Traditional and Digital Papyrology with Domain-Specific Languages

In this chapter, we propose a method to bridge the divide between traditional and digital papyrology by harnessing the capabilities of Domain Specific Languages (DSLs). Our approach, namely DSL-based Digital Scholarly Editing (DSL-based DSE), seeks to pave the way for harmonious integration. We believe that it is possible to bridge the gap between traditional and digital papyrology leveraging Domain Specific Languages by following the DSL-based DSE methodology. Throughout this chapter, we describe the GreekSchools project that is our testing ground for our methodology. Additionally, we offer a succinct theoretical foundation for our novel approach, elucidating the underlying principles guiding its design. Then we define DSL-based DSE and illustrate its practical implications through concrete examples, showcasing the dynamic interplay between our methodology and EpiDoc. Finally, we introduce CoPhi Editor, a collaborative and cooperative Web-based platform that implements the DSL-based DSE methodology for the GreekSchools project, but it aims to position itself among the useful tools for collaborative editing of digital scholarly editions, like SoSOL, Perseids, TextualCommunities, and others.