Applying UML and Patterns: An Introduction to Object-oriented Analysis and Design and the Unified Process

The world's no.1 best-selling introduction to object-oriented analysis/design, iterative development, and the UML-now completely updated! Applying UML and Patterns, second edition, helps any developer or student master the core principles and best practices of object-oriented analysis and design (OOA/D)-not just drawing UML, but really applying it in the context of software design. Renowned object technology and iterative methods leader Craig Larman presents three iterations of a single, cohesive case study, incrementally introducing the critical skills of OOA/D, while emphasizing the most essential activities, principles, and patterns. Coverage includes: *Requirements and Use Cases: Identifying and recording requirements *Domain Object Modeling: Understanding domain objects of interest, their attributes, and relationships *Architecture: Creating layered architectures that maximize applicationflexibility, robustness, and maintainability *Essential Object Design: Mastering key skills, including assigning responsibilities to objects, and designing collaborations with principles such as Information Expert, Indirection, and Protected Variations *Design Patterns: Creating robust objec