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Diagramming and process are important topics in today’s software development world, as the UML diagramming language has come to be almost universally accepted. Yet process is necessary; by themselves, diagrams are of little use. Use Case Driven Object Modeling with UML - Theory and Practice combines the notation of UML with a lightweight but effective process - the ICONIX process - for designing and developing software systems. ICONIX has developed a growing following over the years. Sitting between the free-for-all of Extreme Programming and overly rigid processes such as RUP, ICONIX offers just enough structure to be successful.

This compact book helps application developers bridge the gap between the theory of the newly created Unified Software Development Process and the practical realities necessary to design and build a software system. The authors present the key ingredients of the Unified Process and demonstrate how the process was conceived to work with UML, emphasizing the application of Use Cases as a primary design tool. The book incorporates a wealth of practical experience showcased by four case studies -- a hospital information system, a video on demand system, a portfolio management system, and a vehicle navigation (IVHS) system.

*Describes an agile process that works on large projects *Ideal for hurried developers who want to develop software in teams *Incorporates real-life C#/.NET web project; can compare this with cases in book

Use Case Driven Object Modeling with UML Theory and Practice shows how to drive an object-oriented software design from use case all the way through coding and testing, based on the minimalist, UML-based ICONIX process. In addition to a comprehensive explanation of the foundations of the approach, the book makes extensive use of examples and provides exercises at the back of each chapter.· Introduction to ICONIX Process· Domain Modeling· Use Case Modeling· Requirements Review· Robustness Analysis· Preliminary Design Review· Technical Architecture· Sequence Diagrams· Critical Design Review· Implementation: Getting from Detailed Design to Code· Code Review and Model Update· Design-Driven Testing· Addressing Requirements

The acclaimed beginner's book on object technology now presents UML 2.0, Agile Modeling, and object development techniques.

Discusses how to define and organize use cases that model the user requirements of a software application. The approach focuses on identifying all the parties who will be using the system, then writing detailed use case descriptions and structuring the use case model. An ATM example runs throughout the book. The authors work at Rational Software. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR