Icons Used in This Book | UML 2 For Dummies

Appropriately for a book about graphical communication (even if it is software-oriented), there are signposts throughout to help you find your way.

UML2 This icon identifies the really new stuff in UML 2. Not every modified feature will get this flag, but it does alert those who are familiar with UML 1.x that something’s really different here.

Tip Here’s a simpler way of doing something that can make it easier than the typical approach. Think of it as a shortcut to better UML.

Remember UML can be a maze — and it can be amazing. These are gentle reminders to reinforce important points.

Warning If you see this icon but ignore it, you’ll be in good company but a bad mood.

Technical Stuff When you see this icon, you know that we thought the associated material really interesting — but every time we tell people enthusiastically about it, they fall asleep. Skip these sections if you want.