The UML 2.0 version of the Unified Modeling Language has increased its capabilities as the standard notation for modeling software-intensive systems. This book describes UML concepts, including major revisions to sequence diagrams, activity models, state machines, components, internal structure of classes and components, and profiles.

A practical guide to putting use case methods to work in real-world situations,this workbook is structured around the proven ICONIX Process, a streamlined approach to UML modeling designed to avoid analysis paralysis without skipping analysis and design. It presents the four key phases of this minimalist approach to use case driven design.

Gathers various concepts, design, architecture, and standard specifications of Business Process Management (BPM), and offers examples that illustrate BPM's approach to process notation, execution, administration and monitoring. This book demonstrates standard ways to code processes that are centerpieces of a service-oriented architecture (SOA).

Captures decades of in-the trenches experience across a spectrum of software topics. This work articulates patterns of success that satisfy a broad audience. It uses mathematics, physics, common sense, and storytelling to provide perspectives on significant problems in delivering software results as a business.

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Presents an introduction to the art of the videoblog, or vlog, whatever your subject. including both technical and creative tips, this full-color guide provides information you need to get started vlogging, such as how to find and keep track of your favorite videoblogs; how to create your own vlog under Windows or Mac OS X; and more.