UML Reference Manual (Second Edition)

Author: Lang Bao
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: "If you are a loyal advocate of UML, there is no doubt that this book is unique. Although I have participated in the process of developing the UML specification, I still learned a lot while reading this book, especially the changes and new capabilities of UML left a deep impression on me." — Ed Seidewitz, Chief Architect at IntelliData Technologies Corporation
The release of the new version of the Unified Modeling Language (UML 2.0) has made it highly regarded as the standard notation for modeling software-intensive systems. However, like most standard documents, the official UML specification is often somewhat obscure and difficult to navigate. Additionally, since UML 2.0 is far more complex than previous versions, publishing a comprehensive reference manual like this one is particularly meaningful. As a trusted reference manual for the UML standard, this book has undergone significant updates and expansions based on the first edition. The creators of UML, James Rumbaugh, Ivar Jacobson, and Grady Booch, clearly and comprehensively explain all concepts of UML, including major revisions to sequence diagrams, activity models, state machines, components, classes, internal structures of components, and feature descriptions. The manual structure of this book not only helps readers standardize their learning and understanding of UML concepts but also provides a convenient and quick reference for program developers, system users, and engineering technicians. Whether you are capturing requirements, developing software architecture, designing implementations, or trying to understand existing systems, you will find satisfactory answers in this book.
Key Features of the Book
● Alphabetical entry dictionary covering every UML concept, fully covering UML 2.0 semantics and notation.
● Further explanations of concepts with unclear meaning and objectives in the original specification.
● Discussion sections provide usage suggestions and in-depth understanding of complex concepts.
● The accompanying CD-ROM includes a hyperlink to the English version of this book in Adobe Reader (PDF) format, making it an excellent resource for browsing or finding specific information.
The second edition of this book is based on the UML 2.0 specification and provides a comprehensive revision of the first edition, published in 1999. The book first briefly introduces the history of UML, its basic concepts, objectives, and usage methods, and then lists all UML terms in alphabetical order, providing a comprehensive and detailed introduction to the composition and concepts of UML from aspects such as semantics, notation, and usage. The authors of this book are among the earliest advocates of object-oriented methods and the founders of UML. The manual structure of this book not only helps readers standardize their learning and understanding of UML concepts but also provides a convenient and quick reference for program developers, system users, and engineering technicians.