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Martin J Fowler
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The second edition of Martin Fowler's bestselling UML Distilled provides updates to the Unified Modeling Language (UML) without changing its basic formula for success. It is still arguably the best resource for quick, no- nonsense explanations to using UML.

The major strength of UML Distilled is its short, concise presentation of the essentials of UML and where it fits within today's software development process. The book describes all the major UML diagram types, what they're for and the basic notation involved creating and deciphering them. These diagrams include use cases, class and interaction diagrams, followed by collaborations, state, activity and physical diagrams. The examples are always clear and the explanations cut to the fundamental design logic.

For the second edition, the material has been reworked for use cases and activity diagrams, plus there are numerous small tweaks throughout, including the latest UML v. 1.3 standard. An appendix even traces the evolution of UML versions.

Working developers often don't have time to keep up with new innovations in software engineering. This new edition lets you get acquainted with some of the best thinking about efficient object-oriented software design using UML in a convenient format that will be essential to anyone who designs software professionally. --Richard Dragan, amazon.com

Topics covered: UML basics, analysis and design, outline development (software development process), inception, elaboration, managing risks, construction, transition, use case diagrams, class diagrams, interaction diagrams, collaborations, state diagrams, activity diagrams, physical diagrams, patterns, refactoring basics. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Pressured with tight deadlines, application developers do not have the luxury of keeping completely up-to-date with all of the latest innovations in software engineering. Once in a great while, a tremendous resource comes along that helps these professionals become more efficient. The first two editions of UML Distilled have been perennial best-sellers because of their concise, yet thorough, nature. This eagerly-anticipated third edition allows you to get acquainted with some of the best thinking about efficient object-oriented software design using the latest version of the industry-standard for modeling software: UML 2.0. The author has retained the book's convenient format that has made it an essential resource for anyone who designs software for a living. The book describes all the major UML 2.0 diagram types, what they are intended to do, and the basic notation involved in creating and deciphering them. A true treasure for the software engineering community.


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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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Despite some of the recent comments I found this book to be an excellent introduction to UML. Although I have quite some experience in using UML in commercial environments, this is a book I will carry with me to explain simply and clearly to others what it is about. Don't expect to find process or technique, that is not the idea of this little guide, but if you are used to some forms of moddelling, you may expect an easy route to introductory UML.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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The best introduction to UML there is. It is short, succinct and well written (as all of Martin Fowler's books are) but also comprehensive and comprehensible.

This is a good book for anybody looking to learn about UML: managers, developers, analysts, and architects. Clearly anybody who is going to use UML in anger will need to consult more detailed material but this is an excellent starting point for all.

Highly recommended

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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This was the first readable book I found on UML and it is still my favourite. It has a practical focus, and concentrates on how to make effective use of UML rather than the abstruse features and OO theory.

There is easily enough detail to allow someone new to UML to effictively read, modify and create UML diagrams as well as some helpful hints and reminders on style for the more experienced.

If you want more then see this book as a well annotated bibliography with an introduction to each topic and where you can find the detail when you need it.

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UML is unleashed
This is a great reference book and an essential for anyone who is serious about designing their software to the UML standard. This is an essential desktop reference for me.
Published 4 months ago by @uptocloudbase
That's all what you need
Unless you are an UML fanatic, the information provided is sufficient for most of the tasks at hand. The basics are well covered and this is all you need for a project. Read more
Published 4 months ago by M.I.
Indispensable book
This item offers a compilation of UML diagrams notions, notes, examples, all for you understand and aplly them in any successful project. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mike
Good overview but lacks depth
This is quite a good book that does what it says on the cover.
That is, it is a great overview of UML written in Fowler's normal easy-reading style. Read more
Published 9 months ago by MCG
Perfect introduction and pocket reference for UML
UML is often seen as a very complex language. People approaching UML are often confused by reference books that have thousands of pages containing all particular cases. Read more
Published 21 months ago by cybercloud
Easy to read, follow, and comprehend summary of all the relevant parts...
The second edition of this book is based on UML 1.4 standard and therefore is quite outdated. Third edition already uses UML 2.0 and is much, MUCH better. Read more
Published on 17 Feb 2010 by P. Perhac
All you need to know in one book
If you are a Business Analyst or Systems Analyst, then all you are likely to need to know is in this book. It is readable, understandable and comprehensive. Read more
Published on 6 Nov 2009 by Mr. Richard C. Parris
An Excellent Overview
This book was exactly what i wanted - a good summary introduction to UML diagrams and a good reference book.

Highly reccomended.
Published on 19 July 2009 by D. Mitchell
Excellent for starters
I am quite new to UML and needed to learn basic ideas of UML for a project. In many places, not only hows but also whys of UML notations are explained, and I believe this makes all... Read more
Published on 30 Mar 2009 by M. T. Söylemez
Good Enough
UML is a bit of a bandwagon, however, I found this book useful at university. Sequence diagrams turn up in test-specs and standard docs, so I guess you need an overview of... Read more
Published on 14 Feb 2009 by AfterTheEvent
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