UML

UML (Unified Modeling Language) is an object-oriented analysis and design language defined by the Object Management Group (OMG). UML is used in the software engineering field and describes a programming language used as a graphical designation to create an abstract model that can be used in a system (UML model).

UML is primarily used to construct software intensive systems. In today’s information technology industry, the need for efficiency and rapid software development in short periods of time has become a programmer’s main challenge. Building complex software applications is a difficult process and learning and utilizing UML assists the developer in seeing these processes through.

UML supports twelve diagramming methods including structural (class, object, component, deployment), behavioral (case, sequence, activity, collaboration, state chart) and model management (incorporating packages, subsystems and models). The UML tutorials in this section provide the computer sciences professional with a 7-day UML educational tutorial. Within the course of the tutorial, a programmer can learn the basics of UML diagramming structures. The 7-day tutorial is broken down into digestible information that includes four days of UML theory and three days of practical usage. The thorough tutorial provides the IT professional with lessons, questions and exercises to further practice development of UML.

 

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UML Basics UML or Unified Modeling Language is a specification language that is used in the software engineering field. It can be defined as a general purpose language that uses a graphical designation which can create an abstract model. This abstract model can then be used in a system. This system is called the UML model. The Object Management group...
UML Industry Usage Introduction UML is a very important programming language for those who work in either the software development or software engineering field. UML is the program of choice for many software developers because it uses an object oriented approach and this is valuable for many contemporary software applications. If you need to...
Why Unified Modeling Language UML There are a number of reasons why you will want to consider Unified Modeling Language UML - for your application development. When I think of UML one term which comes to mind is software quality." One thing that has plagued the software industry in recent year is poor software design. While the software...
How UML Helps Projects Introduction When a team of developers is designing a large application one that must be used by an enterprise it is not enough to just put together a collection of code modules. The code modules must be designed in a way that is scalable secure and flexible. In addition to this the application must be able to carry out...
UML basics The Unified Modeling Language is a powerful tool that can allow developers to construct high quality applications. While it has existed since the 1990s it has become more valuable to developers who are building complex applications. It is also valuable to teams of developers who are working from remote locations. Introduction UML is...
UML Elements UML 2.0 is comprised of a total of 13 diagrams. If you wish to understand these diagrams they should be organized based on a hierarchy. For UML a diagram is an element which must define which things should be modeled in a system. Introduction to Class Diagram In this article I will go over various diagrams in detail to explain...
UML Elements State Diagram The state diagram is used as a symbol for finite state machines. It may also be used to represent state transition tables. Of the 13 diagrams available in UML 2.0 the state diagram has some of the most variations. In addition to coming in different forms it may also use various types of semantics. The traditional form...
UML Elements Sequence Diagram In the Unified Modeling Language the sequence diagram is the name that has been given to the Message Sequence Chart. The sequence diagram will be responsible for showing various processes or elements that exist together simultaneously and it will often be represented by parallel vertical lines. The sequence diagram...
UML Elements Use Case Diagram In the Unified Modeling Language a use case diagram is a subset of the behavior diagrams. The Unified Modeling Language will utilize the use case diagram as a graphical system which symbolizes use cases. It must be noted that UML will not define the standards which will be used for the written format to denote these...
Using UML with Java While Java is not a new language its application for the development of embedded systems is quite new. Developers are beginning to take a second look at modeling languages such as UML and many feel it can be a powerful tool in their development arsenal. Introduction Java and UML are both gaining rapid popularity in the development...
Using UML with PHP  and  Perl The Unified Modeling Language has a number of features that could be beneficial to both Perl and PHP users. If you have a meeting with managers and you need to explain the procedure for online credit card payments your audience could become bored. While explaining it to them is one thing showing it to them...
Using UML with .NET Introduction For those who wish to use the Unified Modeling Language in conjunction with .NET there are a number of powerful tools available that can allow you to do this. One good example is Rational XDE Professional. It is a high end software engineering application that will allow you to design document and review the .NET...
UML Certifications Introduction There are a number of career fields today that will require you to become certified. While it is common knowledge that doctors lawyers and teachers must receive certifications computer professionals must receive certifications as well. This includes certification in the proficiency of a programming language. If a...