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Making models part of the development process offers significant benefits. Models help to
Using modeling tools to construct UML diagrams further enhances the benefits of a model-based approach to development:
The next chapter looks at code generation techniques and investigates how code generators provide an effective mechanism for incorporating change on a project. Additional InformationMartin Fowler's book UML Distilled [Fowler, 2003] covers the different UML models and the associated UML notation. The designers of the UML have also written a comprehensive guide to their creation, The Unified Modeling Language User Guide [Booch, 1998]. Scott Ambler is a keen advocate of modeling techniques and devised his own development process based on models. Information on his Agile Modeling process can be found at http://www.agilemodeling.com. |
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