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WEEKEND CRASH COURSE WEEKEND CRASH COURSE ™ PENDER UML THOMAS A. PENDER UML modeling tools, self-assessment software, and more on CD-ROM 30 Sessions That Will Have You Working with UML in Only 15 Hours UML HOUR 15 15 he big day is Monday. The day you get to show off what you know about the Unified Modeling Language. The problem is, you’re not really up to speed. Maybe it’s been a while since you worked with UML. Or maybe you just like a challenge. In any event, we’ve got a solution for you — UML Weekend Crash Course. Open the book Friday evening and on Sunday afternoon, after completing 30 fast, focused sessions, you’ll be able to dive right in and start modeling business processes, objects, data, XML, and more. It’s as simple as that. Get Up to Speed on UML — in a Weekend! Get Up to Speed on UML — in a Weekend! CD-ROM INCLUDES: • System Architect trial version • Describe Enterprise trial version • Supplemental illustrations and cheat sheets • Assessment software • Fully searchable e-version of the book • Complete UML specification System Requirements: PC with Pentium 200 or higher, running Windows NT or 2000, 64 MB RAM, CD-ROM drive. See the “What’s on the CD-ROM” appendix for details and complete system requirements. Category: Programming/ Data Modeling & Design WEEKEND CRASH COURSE WEEKEND CRASH COURSE T ™ ISBN 0-7645-4910-3 ,!7IA7G4-fejbag!:p;M;t;t;T The Curriculum FRIDAY Evening: 4 Sessions, 2 Hours • What Is the UML? • UML and Development Methodologies • How to Approach the UML • Defining Requirements for the Case Study SATURDAY Morning: 6 Sessions, 3 Hours • Understanding the Use Case Model • Building the Use Case Diagram • Building the Use Case Narrative • Identifying the Use Case Scenarios • Modeling the Static View: The Class Diagram • The Class Diagram: Associations SATURDAY, continued Afternoon: 6 Sessions, 3 Hours • The Class Diagram: Aggre- gation and Generalization • Applying the Class Diagram to the Case Study • Modeling the Static View: The Object Diagram • Modeling the Functional View: The Activity Diagram • Applying the Activity Diagram to the Case Study • Modeling the Dynamic View: The Sequence Diagram Evening: 4 Sessions, 2 Hours • Applying the Sequence Diagram to the Case Study • Modeling the Dynamic View: The Collaboration Diagram • Applying the Collaboration Diagram to the Case Study • Modeling the Dynamic View: The Statechart Diagram SUNDAY Morning: 6 Sessions, 3 Hours • Applying the Basic Statechart to the Case Study • Modeling the Extended Features of the Statechart • Applying the Extended Statechart Features to the Case Study • Modeling the Development Environment • Modeling the Static View: The Component Diagram • Modeling the Static View: The Deployment Diagram Afternoon: 4 Sessions, 2 Hours • Introduction to Web Development with Java • Analysis and Architectural Design of a Web Application • Design of a Web Application • UML Modeling Tools WEEKEND CRASH COURSE HOURS *85555-BADCCb For more information on Wiley Publishing, Inc., go to www.wiley.com/compbooks/ $29.99 US $44.99 CAN £23.99 UK incl. 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Wiley Publishing, Inc., is not associated with any product or vendor mentioned in this book. is a trademark of Wiley Publishing, Inc. 014910-3 FM.F 5/31/02 2:03 PM Page iv About the Author Tom Pender is the author of six courses on the UML. He has taught throughout the United States and 12 other countries. He has over 20 years’ experience in systems develop- ment in industries as diverse as coal mining, power plants, wholesale distribution, ware- housing, insurance, investing, materials management, weather satellites, and retail. He has spent the past four years teaching and consulting with companies who are transitioning to object-oriented technologies. In addition to writing, Tom enjoys collecting silver-age comic books, and studying science and history. 014910-3 FM.F 5/31/02 2:03 PM Page v Credits Acquisitions Editor Terri Varveris Project Editor Sara Shlaer Technical Editor Lou Varveris Copy Editor Elizabeth Kuball Editorial Manager Mary Beth Wakefield Vice President and Executive Group Publisher Richard Swadley Vice President and Executive Publisher Bob Ipsen Vice President and Publisher Joseph B. Wikert Editorial Director Mary Bednarek Project Coordinator Nancee Reeves Graphics and Production Specialists Beth Brooks Sean Decker Melanie DesJardins Kristin McMullan Heather Pope Quality Control Technicians Dave Faust John Greenough Andy Hollandbeck Carl Pierce Dwight Ramsey Permissions Editor Carmen Krikorian Media Development Specialist Travis Silvers Proofreading and Indexing TECHBOOKS Production Services 014910-3 FM.F 5/31/02 2:03 PM Page vi With thanks to Lynne Angeloro for her support and friendship 014910-3 FM.F 5/31/02 2:03 PM Page vii 014910-3 FM.F 5/31/02 2:03 PM Page viii W elcome to the UML Weekend Crash Course. So why another UML book? The Weekend Crash Course series is designed to give you quick access to the topics you want to learn. You won’t find a ton of reference material in this book. You won’t find a book that assumes you have a specific programming background. Instead, you will find the material you need to get the job done, no matter what your background. You are about to experience the joy of discovering and modeling a complete software system design from start to finish. You will be equipped with tools to work with client and technical professionals alike and to overcome so much of the confusion and frustration common to software projects. You will master one of the most practical and useful tools in current technology, the Unified Modeling Language. Who Should Read This Book This crash course is designed to provide you with a set of short lessons that you can grasp quickly — in one weekend. The book is intended for three audience categories: ¼ Programmers who want or need to learn more about design and specifically how the tools of the UML help in design. Perhaps you have seen the modeling tools used on projects and want to know how to use them yourself. This course provides 30 focused sessions on the most practical aspects of the UML modeling tools. You will learn the role of each diagram, the notations to draw them, and how to apply them using a realistic case study. ¼ Team leaders and analysts who need a tool to help communicate what the project is all about. You haven’t written code in a while, but you know what you want the sys- tem to do for your clients. You need a way to express the requirements in a way that all the participants can understand and support throughout the project life cycle. The course sessions break down the diagrams to clearly explain why and how you would use them. I also provide tips on how to make sure that what you’re doing is correct. ¼ Business analysts and clients who need to communicate with systems developers. One of the challenges in projects is finding a common language, a way to communi- cate effectively and consistently. The UML provides a common ground for business and technical professionals. The examples in the course are nontechnical yet very practical for establishing a common language to describe critical business systems. Preface 014910-3 FM.F 5/31/02 2:03 PM Page ix [...]... is and is not included in the UML Specification.”) 4 What is a UML stereotype? (See UML Extension Mechanisms.”) 5 What is a UML constraint? (See UML Extension Mechanisms.”) 6 How are changes made to the UML standard? (See “The Continuing Refinement and Expansion of the UML. ”) 04491 0-3 Ch01.F 5/31/02 2:03 PM Page 12 05491 0-3 Ch02.F 5/31/02 2:04 PM Page 13 SESSION 2 UML and Development Methodologies... coordinating and applying suggested changes to the standard 04491 0-3 Ch01.F 5/31/02 2:03 PM Page 11 Session 1—What Is the UML? 11 QUIZ YOURSELF 1 Who sponsored the UML? (See “Some History behind the UML. ”) 2 What part of systems development does the UML define? (See “What is and is not included in the UML Specification.”) 3 What part of systems development is not defined by the UML? (See “What is and is... 313 Evaluating UML Modeling Tools .313 Appendix A–Answers to Part Reviews 317 Appendix B–What’s on the CD-ROM? 329 Glossary 333 Index .345 End-User License Agreement 359 xxi 01491 0-3 FM.F 5/31/02 2:03 PM Page xxii 01491 0-3 FM.F 5/31/02 2:03 PM Page 1 UML Weekend Crash Course 02491 0-3 DPOO1.F 5/31/02 2:03 PM Page 2 02491 0-3 DPOO1.F 5/31/02 2:03... and the UML, how they complement one another, and four very different yet popular processes to apply the UML Session 3 provides an overview of the diagrams The rest of this course is devoted to explaining the purpose and definition of each UML diagram and their relationships to one another This understanding should prepare you to apply the models successfully in your own unique environment 04491 0-3 ... Continuing Refinement and Expansion of the UML From the outset, the UML was designed to be a public resource It grew out of a long list of competing notations and methods and continues to be extended and refined The standard is intended to be a reflection of best practices Consequently, there is an ongoing need to improve the standard as practices improve and the application of the standard is tested in... technique that can make your UML modeling go smoother Tip Never fail to check these items out because they provide warnings that you should consider Never This states where in the other sessions related material can be found Cross-Ref Accompanying CD-ROM This Weekend Crash Course includes a CD-ROM It contains trial software, a skills assessment test, a copy of the UML standard, and some supplemental materials... Session 1 What Is the UML? Session 2 UML and Development Methodologies Session 3 How to Approach the UML Session 4 Defining Requirements for the Case Study 03491 0-3 Pt01.F 5/31/02 2:03 PM Page 4 PART I Friday Evening Session 1 What Is the UML? Session 2 UML and Development Methodologies Session 3 How to Approach the UML Session 4 Defining Requirements for the Case Study 04491 0-3 Ch01.F 5/31/02 2:03... the CD-ROM, see Appendix B Reach Out The publisher and I want your feedback Please let us know of any mistakes in the book of if a topic is covered particularly well You can send your comments to the publisher at Wiley Publishing, Inc., 909 Third Avenue, New York, NY, 10022 or e-mail them to www .wiley. com You also can e-mail me directly at tom@pender.com You are ready to begin your Weekend Crash Course. .. Ch01.F 5/31/02 2:03 PM Page 5 SESSION 1 What Is the UML? Session Checklist ✔ Explaining why the UML was created ✔ Defining what is and is not included in the UML specification ✔ Explaining the four-layer metamodel architecture ✔ Explaining the built-in extension mechanisms ✔ Describing how the UML is being refined and extended T he Unified Modeling Language (UML) is a hot topic in an even hotter industry... increasingly diverse and demanding applications For these very practical reasons, the UML standard is open for review and change by anyone who wants to contribute to it The OMG evaluates feedback and incorporates changes into each new release The OMG has established the UML Revision Task Force (RTF) as a clearinghouse for suggested changes The suggestions are reviewed for merit, and often scheduled . WEEKEND CRASH COURSE WEEKEND CRASH COURSE ™ PENDER UML THOMAS A. PENDER UML modeling tools, self-assessment software, and more on CD-ROM 30 Sessions That Will Have You Working with UML. 2:03 PM Page ii UML Weekend Crash Course ™ Thomas A. Pender Best-Selling Books • Digital Downloads • e-Books • Answer Networks • e-Newsletters • Branded Web Sites • e-Learning 01491 0-3 FM.F 5/31/02. Wiley, the Wiley Publishing logo, Weekend Crash Course and related trade dress are trademarks or regis- tered trademarks of Wiley Publishing, Inc., in the United States and other countries, and