The unified modeling language reference manual

James Rumbaugh, Ivar Jacobson, Grady Booch0321245628, 9780321245625

The authors have done an outstanding job with this UML book. The definitions of the terms are the best I have seen. The organization and material in the encyclopedia are fantastic!-Perry Cole, MCIWorldComThe Unified Modeling Language (UML) has rapidly become the standard notation for modeling software-intensive systems. This book provides the definitive description of UML from its original developers – James Rumbaugh, Ivar Jacobson, and Grady Booch. Whether you are capturing requirements, developing a software architecture, designing the implementation, or trying to understand an existing system, this is the book for you.The majority of the book is a unique alphabetical list of articles covering every aspect of UML in a form convenient for quick reference and detailed study. This format permits full coverage of UML details as well as high-level articles without confusing the reader by constant shifts in level. The first part of the book – a complete summary of UML concepts organized by subject area – provides an introduction to UML for the newcomer as well as entry points into the detailed articles.