Is there a certain sequence that you generally adhere to when doing UML modeling? For instance, does Use Case modeling come first, followed by drawing the Activity diagram, then [etc]... ? Or can you start with (this) UML model, and then use (that) UML model, and then [etc.]...?
I've read up on the available UML models, but have yet to find if there's some sequence that's supposed to be adhered to.
TIA
Hi Vinny,
If you're looking at UML to provide guidance on the sequence of diagrams, you won't find it. UML (Unified Modeling Language) is just that: a modeling language. It does not provide guidance as to which diagrams to use and in what order. That is the job of a methodology. Of course, this doesn't make your life much easier as there isn't just one methodology but many. And to add insult to injury, most organizations user their own proprietary methodology or a combination of common methodologies.
To start, you can take a look at RUP (Rational Unified Process) as it describes one way of doing things. It's not the only way.
Here's an online resource for RUP: http://www.ts.mah.se/RUP/RationalUnifiedProcess/
Also - take a look at IIBA's BABOK (Business Analysis Body of Knowledge)
- Adrian
Yeah, I suspected this, but, finally, now I know for sure. I think I'll begin with RUP since it seems to be the one that I hear of most.
Thanks so much again, Adrian!
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