Enterprise Java and UML, Second Edition [Paperback]

C. T. Arrington (Author), Syed H. Rayhan (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0471267783 | ISBN-13: 978-0471267782 | Publication Date: June 13, 2003 | Edition: 2

* The first book to show Java programmers how to utilize UML when building applications is now completely up-to-date with new coverage on UML 2.0, JCP UML to EJB Mappings, J2EE 1.4, and Web services
* Breaks down common situations that a development team will most likely face in the field and discusses the tradeoffs of using different technologies in different combinations
* Companion Web site includes the code for the full working sample application used in the book as well as third-party software

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"[This book] delivers key knowledge that every programmer should be armed with." -- Claude Duguay for java-zone.com --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Design better code by leveraging all of the capabilities of UML

Now in its second edition, this comprehensive book shows you how to use the Unified Modeling Language (UML) throughout the software development process to create better enterprise Java systems and more livable enterprise Java projects. The authors delve into common situations development teams may face, and explain the tradeoffs of using various technologies in different combinations. They then explore the development process step-by-step, showing how UML can be used in each phase, how it affects coding decisions, and how it translates into Java code.

In addition, they demonstrate how you can use UML to choose the appropriate technology that meets all of the requirements of your applications.

This approach will help you create powerful solutions, share ideas, and track decisions throughout the entire development cycle.

The new edition provides you with information on using J2EE™, UML-EJB Mappings, J2EE™ Design Patterns, Web Services, and much more. Written for Java developers, Enterprise Java with UML, Second Edition helps you:

• Gain a better understanding of object-oriented modeling theory and practice
• Critically review a wide variety of UML software models
• Use UML to create a detailed outline of the problem from the user’s perspective
• Visualize and document a balanced solution using the full suite of Java technologies

The companion Web site contains downloadable code for the full working sample application from the book as well as software that will help you begin using UML, Java, and Web Services.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 512 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 2 edition (June 13, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471267783
• ISBN-13: 978-0471267782
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,922,837 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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43 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent UML-centric resource for Java architects, February 23, 2001

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"emadhavis" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Enterprise Java with UML (Paperback)

This book is an excellent resource for advanced Java architects and developers trying to learn the UML paradigm. It weeds out the UML that you dont want to know and concentrates on Java-applicable UML. As the title itself specifies, this is neither for non-Java readers nor for those Enterprise Java developers who don't need UML. All technologies related to Enterprise Java are here: EJB, XML, CORBA, RMI-IIOP and Servlets.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Resource, April 17, 2001

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Paul Gubbay (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Enterprise Java with UML (Paperback)

I too agree that this book is an excellent resource. It does an excellent job of combining many aspects of the software life cycle as it pertains to enterprise java. The author's style is easy to read and the book is organized in a fashion that allows the user to progress through each new level of the design and implementation phase as if they were working on the project themselves. It covers enough of the UML basics to allow you to build strong software requirement and design docs that can be understood by developers and testers. I have found it to be an invaluable resource.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars UML by Example - thanks C.T., March 21, 2002

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"rrmarler" (Fort Worth, Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Enterprise Java with UML (Paperback)

"Enterprise Java with UML" (John Wiley & Sons, ISBN 0-471-38680-4) ) by C.T. Arrington is an excellent book covering the topic of Software Development using UML.This book is about modeling all phases of the software lifecycle using the Unified Modeling Language (UML) to build the artifacts. The author describes the modeling process for requirements gathering, Object Oriented Analysis, technology selection, software architecture, software design and implementation. The author demonstrated the advantage of participants utilizing a common language (UML notation) for communication. The author stressed viewing each phase from the proper perspective. For example, requirements gathering must emphasize viewing the model from the customer's perspective as the model is developed while Object Oriented analysis is a view from the developers perspective. The author also identified diagrams that are used for each phase. For requirements gathering the diagrams will include use case diagrams, text descriptions of each use case, and activity diagrams. During Object Oriented analysis, diagrams will include class diagrams, state charts, package diagrams, sequence diagrams, and collaboration diagrams. The author also provided useful steps and evaluation criteria to identify when a phase is successfully completed and when entry to the next phase was premature. The book is organized in pairs of chapters. One chapter discusses theory followed by a chapter that uses the theory to implement a sample project. The sample project is an example of a time recording system and demonstrates the phases of modeling as the book progresses through each phase. Experienced developers will want to focus on the chapters that model the sample. These chapters contain tips and evaluation criteria that are not found in the chapters on theory. Two observations that would improve the usability of this book: a quick reference for UML notation, and a list of diagrams for each phase with references to the figures in the text. This book is an easy read and practical enough that it makes an excellent textbook on implementing software projects using UML.