UML distilled
Subtitle: applying the standard object modeling language
By: Martin Fowler with Kendall Scott
Contributors: Scott, Kendall, 1960-
Series: The Addison-Wesley object technology series
Publisher: Addison Wesley Longman; Addison-Wesley Longman, Amsterdam; ADDISON WESLEY
Published: 1998
Place of publication: Reading, Mass
Language: eng
Number of pages: 183
ISBN-13: 9780201325638
Subjects: Development; Object-oriented methods (Computer science); UML (Computer science); Computer software
Other titles: Unified modeling language distilled
Description: Written for those already grounded in object-oriented analysis and design, this concise overview introduces you to UML, highlighting the key elements of its notation, semantics, and processes. Included is a brief explanation of UML's history, development, and rationale, as well as discussions on how UML can be integrated into the object-oriented development process.

In addition, the book profiles various modeling techniques associated with UML - use cases, CRC cards, design by contract, dynamic classification, interfaces, and abstract classes - along with concise descriptions of notation and semantics and numerous insightful tips for effective use based on the authors' experience. In addition, the authors offer the first look at the emerging Objectory Software Development Process derived from the methodologies of Grady Booch, Ivar Jacobson, and James Rumbaugh.

To give you a feel for the UML in action, the book includes a Java programming example that outlines the implementation of a UML-based design. You will come away with an excellent understanding of UML essentials, insight into how UML functions within the software development process, and a firm foundation upon which to expand and build your knowledge of the Unified Modeling Language.
Notes: "This printing ... has been updated throughout to be based on the Rational version 1.1 of the UML which is the same as OMG version 1.0 of the UML."

Includes bibliographical references (p. 173-175) and index.
Table of contents: title: Ch. 1. Introduction; title: Ch. 2. An Outline Development Process; title: Ch. 3. Use Cases; title: Ch. 4. Class Diagrams: The Essentials; title: Ch. 5. Class Diagrams: Advanced Concepts; title: Ch. 6. Interaction Diagrams; title: Ch. 7. Package Diagrams; title: Ch. 8. State Diagrams; title: Ch. 9. Activity Diagrams; title: Ch. 10. Deployment Diagrams; title: Ch. 11. UML and Programming; title: App. A. Techniques and their uses; title: App. B: Changes from UML 1.0 to 1.1.