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The IT Business Analyst is one of the fastest growing roles in the IT industry. Business Analysts are found in almost all large organizations and are important members of any IT team whether in the private or public sector. "UML for the IT Business Analyst, Second Edition" has been fully revised to include the new elements of BABOK 2 ("Business Analyst Book of Knowledge 2") and UML 2.1.2. The book provides a clear, step-by-step guide to how the Business Analyst can perform his or her role using state-of-the-art object-oriented technology. Business analysts are required to understand object-oriented technology although there are currently no other books that address their unique needs as non-programmers using this technology. Assuming no prior knowledge of business analysis, IT, or object-orientation, material is presented in a narrative, chronological, hands-on style using a real-world case study. Upon completion of "UML for the IT Business Analyst", you will have created an actual business requirements document using all of the techniques of object-orientation required of a Business Analyst. "UML for the IT Business Analyst" puts together all of the technology pieces needed to proficiently perform the Business Analyst role.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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Great book to read for any BA! Specially for the BAs new to their job. It takes you through end to end process of a project life cycle and talks about "BA Perspective" at every stage of the project.
Its not book only for requirement gathering or Use Case modeling, it is book for overall Business Analysis approach with practical case study. It uses UML2 through out the book and maps the latest standard practices mentioned in IIBA BABOK 2.0.
I would recommend it to anyone who wants to step into the shoes of BA role or existing BAs who wants to brush up their skills or improve their standard practices in their current projects.
Its not book only for requirement gathering or Use Case modeling, it is book for overall Business Analysis approach with practical case study. It uses UML2 through out the book and maps the latest standard practices mentioned in IIBA BABOK 2.0.
I would recommend it to anyone who wants to step into the shoes of BA role or existing BAs who wants to brush up their skills or improve their standard practices in their current projects.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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There is one rather dense chapter (#2) perhaps worth reading explaining the nature of the object as used in the religion of OO programming. Although, it does not point out that this is not the only way to program and that often you should do things differently, for example EAV or functional programming. Then there are some really weak chapters giving an example of the use. At no point did it actually show you how using UML would explain and analyse a system in a better way than just going to build a system naively. The concept idea of the book is fine, but this is not a good rendition.
Why can't they get a good case study from a medium sized enterprise in a developed economy to show how some complex business model is systematically scoped, streamlined and improved inside a new business system? - Surely this is what most business analysts do.
UML is only going to be interesting on its own if you are autistic. You may get autistic programmers, but you are unlikely to get autistic business analysts. The cases and documents described are so facile, that frankly if I was sent this stuff by a business analyst I would wonder what he/she was being paid for. The most important part of business analysis is identifying change opportunities through improved system design that makes the money. The thing a business analyst should avoid is excessive verbage and obscure acronyms; this book is very jargon heavy and this stuff is not going to be very helpful in the real world.
Why can't they get a good case study from a medium sized enterprise in a developed economy to show how some complex business model is systematically scoped, streamlined and improved inside a new business system? - Surely this is what most business analysts do.
UML is only going to be interesting on its own if you are autistic. You may get autistic programmers, but you are unlikely to get autistic business analysts. The cases and documents described are so facile, that frankly if I was sent this stuff by a business analyst I would wonder what he/she was being paid for. The most important part of business analysis is identifying change opportunities through improved system design that makes the money. The thing a business analyst should avoid is excessive verbage and obscure acronyms; this book is very jargon heavy and this stuff is not going to be very helpful in the real world.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
An excellent book for any BA who wishes to use UML. No prior UML knowledge is assumed. Book covers all aspects of UML that is required in business analysis. Throughout the book, the author uses a real life case study. Book is easy to follow and quality is writing is very good. Highly recommended.
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Gets you up to speed
We dont use UML in our company, but I didnt want to lose my skills in this area so I bought this as a refresher book. Read more
Published 3 months ago by G. Martin
Really good for non-technical guys
I bought it because I wanted to learn more about UML and how, as a business analyst, can I best use UML concepts in my day to day work. I found it really helpful and easy to learn.
Published 22 months ago by Sandeep
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