Unified Modeling Language

A Unified Modeling Language is a Modeling Language for Computer Systems.

• AKA: UML.
  • …
• Counter-Example(s):
  • Pseudocode.
  • Entity-Relationship Modeling Language.
  • Design Language.
• See: Formal System, Model Design, Software Design, Pattern.

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References

2009

• (Wikipedia, 2009) ⇒ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unified_Modeling_Language
  • Unified Modeling Language (UML) is a standardized general-purpose modeling language in the field of software engineering.
  • UML includes a set of graphical notation techniques to create abstract models of specific systems.

2007

• Grady Booch, Robert A. Maksimchuk, Michael W. Engel, Bobbi J. Young, Jim Conallen, and Kelli A. Houston. (2007). “Object-Oriented Analysis and Design with Applications, 3rd Edition." Addison-Wesley Professional.

2005

• Grady Booch, James Rumbaugh, and Ivar Jacobson. (2005). “The Unified Modeling Language User Guide (2nd Edition)." Addison-Wesley Professional.

2000

• Ivar Jacobson. (2000). “The Road to the Unified Software Development Process." Cambridge University Press

1996

• (Booch et al, 1996) ⇒ Grady Booch, James Rumbaugh, and Ivar Jacobson. (1996). “The Unified Modeling Language for Object-Oriented Development - Documentation Set Version 0.9a Addendum. Rational Corporation