The Unified Modeling Language (UML) resulted from a joint effort of leading experts in object-oriented analysis and design, Grady Booch, Jim Rumbaugh and Ivar Jacobson, also known as the three amigos, all currently employees of Rational.

Unified Modeling Language

UML


  • class diagrams -- conceptual structure
  • use cases -- functional requirements
  • interaction diagrams -- operational characteristics
  • package and deployment diagrams -- implementation
  • state and activity diagrams -- dynamic behavior

See www.rational.com/uml and UML Distilled,  [Fowler97]

slide: UML
slide: Class diagrams
slide: Use cases
slide: Interaction diagrams
slide: Package and deployment diagrams
slide: State diagrams
 


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The UML toolbox is very rich. It allows you to model every conceivable aspect of the system. Nevertheless, to my mind, graphical models are not always appropriate. But, on the other hand, most people like them and they often make a good impression, suggesting clarity ...