How to Read This Book

Beginning in Chapter 3, the chapters are organized as explained in this section. Depending on your experience level you might choose to focus on specific areas of the discussion.

Chapter Organization

The first paragraph of each chapter provides a synopsis of that chapter's content. The remainder of each chapter is divided into six sections as described below.

The Workflow

The workflow section describes at a high level what needs to be done at this point in the development life cycle and the rationale behind these tasks. This section provides a focus that will be most helpful to the project manager or team leader. An overview of the UML elements used in this phase is included as well as practical advice for the manager of ...

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