Description: UML 2 For Dummies by Michael Jesse Chonoles, James A. Schardt UML 2 For Dummies covers UML 2. 0, the latest version of UML, expected out in March 2003. This book shows how to use UML to model systems. It provides practical advice and examples that enable readers to understand and demystify the standard UML models and extract key information from them. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Uses friendly, easy-to-understand For Dummies style to help readers learn to model systems with the latest version of UML, the modeling language used by companies throughout the world to develop blueprints for complex computer systemsGuides programmers, architects, and business analysts through applying UML to design large, complex enterprise applications that enable scalability, security, and robust executionIllustrates concepts with mini-cases from different business domains and provides practical advice and examplesCovers critical topics for users of UML, including object modeling, case modeling, advanced dynamic and functional modeling, and component and deployment modeling Back Cover Get up to speed on object-oriented modeling Build complex architectures with UML 2, follow best practices, and express yourself When it comes to modeling, this book is not just another pretty face! It guides you gently through the complexities of UML, helps you adjust to the UML 2 standard, shows you how to extract key information from UML models, and more. Before you know it, youll be communicating and developing systems like never before. The Dummies Way Explanations in plain English "Get in, get out" information Icons and other navigational aids Tear-out cheat sheet Top ten lists A dash of humor and fun Flap Get up to speed on object-oriented modeling Build complex architectures with UML 2, follow best practices, and express yourself When it comes to modeling, this book is not just another pretty face! It guides you gently through the complexities of UML, helps you adjust to the UML 2 standard, shows you how to extract key information from UML models, and more. Before you know it, youll be communicating and developing systems like never before. The Dummies Way Explanations in plain English "Get in, get out" information Icons and other navigational aids Tear-out cheat sheet Top ten lists A dash of humor and fun Author Biography Michael Jesse Chonoles ia an established system developer, educator, author, and consultant. Michael has done just about everything that you can do in software and system development—business, requirements, and software analysis; software, system, and architectural design; coding in many languages; testing and quality control—right through marketing, packing, and shrinkwrapping the software. He is former Chief of Methodology at the Advanced Concepts Center (ACC) and has an MSE in Systems Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania and BSs in Math and Physics from MIT. James A. Schardt is Advanced Concepts Centers Chief Technologist. He provides 24 years of experience and a firm grounding in object oriented development, data warehousing, and distributed systems. He teaches and mentors Fortune 50 companies in the U.S. and abroad. His many years of practice in object-oriented systems, database design, change management, business engineering, instructional design, and team facilitation bring a wealth of experience to his assignments. Table of Contents Introduction 1 Part I: UML and System Development 7 Chapter 1: Whats UML About, Alfie? 9 Chapter 2: Following Best Practices 19 Part II: The Basics of Object Modeling 37 Chapter 3: Objects and Classes 39 Chapter 4: Relating Objects That Work Together 61 Chapter 5: Including the Parts with the Whole 83 Chapter 6: Reusing Superclasses: Generalization and Inheritance 93 Chapter 7: Organizing UML Class Diagrams and Packages 111 Part III: The Basics of Use-Case Modeling 129 Chapter 8: Introducing Use-Case Diagrams 131 Chapter 9: Defining the Inside of a Use Case 147 Chapter 10: Relating Use Cases to Each Other 161 Part IV: The Basics of Functional Modeling 175 Chapter 11: Introducing Functional Modeling 177 Chapter 12: Capturing Scenarios with Sequence Diagrams 189 Chapter 13: Specifying Workflows with Activity Diagrams 213 Chapter 14: Capturing How Objects Collaborate 227 Chapter 15: Capturing the Patterns of Behavior 247 Part V: Dynamic Modeling 259 Chapter 16: Defining the Objects Lives with States 261 Chapter 17: Interrupting the States by Hosting Events 277 Chapter 18: Avoiding States of Confusion 293 Part VI: Modeling the Systems Architecture 313 Chapter 19: Deploying the Systems Components 315 Chapter 20: Breaking the System into Packages/Subsystems 339 Part VII: The Part of Tens 359 Chapter 21: Ten Common Modeling Mistakes 361 Chapter 22: Ten Useful UML Web Sites 371 Chapter 23: Ten Useful UML Modeling Tools 377 Chapter 24: Ten Diagrams for Quick Development 383 Index 393 Long Description Get up to speed on object-oriented modeling Build complex architectures with UML 2, follow best practices, and express yourself When it comes to modeling, this book is not just another pretty face! It guides you gently through the complexities of UML, helps you adjust to the UML 2 standard, shows you how to extract key information from UML models, and more. Before you know it, youll be communicating and developing systems like never before. The Dummies Way Explanations in plain English "Get in, get out" information Icons and other navigational aids Tear-out cheat sheet Top ten lists A dash of humor and fun Feature Provides practical advice and examples that enable readers to understand and demystify the standard UML models and extract key information from them. Several mini-cases from different business domains are used to illustrate concepts. Topics covered include object modeling; use case modeling; functional modeling; dynamic modeling; advanced dynamic and functional modeling; and component and deployment modeling. Details ISBN0764526146 Author James A. Schardt Short Title UML 2 FOR DUMMIES Language English ISBN-10 0764526146 ISBN-13 9780764526145 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 005.117 Illustrations Yes Year 2003 Country of Publication United States Place of Publication New York Tag 2012dummiespromo Affiliation Advanced Concepts Center, Malvern, Pennsylvania Series For Dummies (Lifestyles Paperback) Edition 1st DOI 10.1604/9780764526145 UK Release Date 2003-07-22 AU Release Date 2013-05-24 NZ Release Date 2013-05-24 Pages 432 Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc Publication Date 2003-07-22 Imprint For Dummies Audience Professional & Vocational US Release Date 2003-07-22 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:1131240;
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ISBN-13: 9780764526145
Book Title: UML 2 For Dummies
Number of Pages: 436 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: Uml 2 for Dummies
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Publication Year: 2003
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Author: James A. Schardt, Michael Jesse Chonoles
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