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Software Requirements Using the Unified Process: A Practical Approach

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Dan and Rene have done an excellent job of recording their practical work experience in a concise form. They share their understanding of applying the UML in specifying requirements. They use many examples to illustrate their points, and include the complete specifications for a change management system so the reader can study a system in detail. This not a book on theory, but rather is an excellent practical application of the UML. I have worked with the authors for years, and cannot say enough about their knowledge and abilities. If you are interested in good requirements, the UML, or software engineering, this is a must-have book.

Seems to be pretty helpful. Haven't read much past the first few chapters, which deal mostly with the Requirements Engineering processes. Good for anyone who needs to learn more about Software Engineering methods or if you are studying to take the CSDA certification exam.

I am a software engineering professional, Rational methodology certified, worked with unified process for over 12 years, and a veteran project manager. This book was literally a waste of my time and effort to read, as it glosses over so many significant points to developing requirements. Additionally, it does not cover the end-to-end perspective of requirements (how they "mature" during the lifecycle of a project). I would recommend looking at the books from the "3 Amigos" from the original Rational Software Corporation. The methodology has not changed significantly since the introduction of these books, and they are a better learning experience.