System developers have used modeling languages for decades to specify,
visualize, construct, and document systems. The Unified Modeling
Language (UML) is one of those languages. UML makes it possible for team
members to collaborate by providing a common language that applies to a
multitude of different systems. Essentially, it enables you to
communicate solutions in a consistent, tool-supported language.Today,
UML has become the standard method for modeling software systems, which
means you're probably confronting this rich and expressive language more
than ever before. And even though you may not write UML diagrams
yourself, you'll still need to interpret diagrams written by others.UML
2.0 in a Nutshell from O'Reilly feels your pain. It's been crafted for
professionals like you who must read, create, and understand system
artifacts expressed using UML. Furthermore, it's been fully revised to
cover version 2.0 of the language.This comprehensive new edition not
only provides a quick-reference to all UML 2.0 diagram types, it also
explains key concepts in a way that appeals to readers already familiar
with UML or object-oriented programming concepts.Topics include:
- The role and value of UML in projects
- The object-oriented paradigm and its relation to the UML
- An integrated approach to UML diagrams
- Class and Object, Use Case, Sequence, Collaboration, Statechart,
Activity, Component, and Deployment Diagrams
- Extension Mechanisms
- The Object Constraint Language (OCL)
If you're new to UML, a tutorial with realistic examples has even been
included to help you quickly familiarize yourself with the system.
