This document discusses software engineering practices and tools, including the software crisis and issues like increasing complexity, poor quality, high costs and delays. It introduces Unified Modeling Language (UML) as a standard way to visually model software systems using diagrams. It describes different types of UML models including structural, behavioral and architectural modeling. It also discusses concepts like the software development life cycle, configuration management, revision control systems and how to create UML diagrams like use case diagrams and sequence diagrams.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for both physical and mental health. It notes that regular exercise can reduce the risk of diseases like heart disease and diabetes, improve mood, and reduce stress and anxiety levels. The document recommends that adults get at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise or 75 minutes of vigorous exercise per week to gain these benefits.
The document provides information about UML (Unified Modeling Language), including its goals, why it is used, and common diagram types. UML is a standard language for specifying, constructing, and documenting software systems and business processes. It uses mainly graphical notations to express the design of software projects. Common UML diagram types include use case diagrams, class diagrams, interaction diagrams, state diagrams, activity diagrams, component diagrams, and deployment diagrams. Each diagram type shows different aspects of a system and allows developers and customers to view it from different perspectives.
The document provides information about UML (Unified Modeling Language), including its goals, why it is used, and common diagram types. UML is a standard language for specifying, visualizing, and documenting software systems and other non-software systems. It uses mostly graphical notations to express the design of software projects. Common UML diagram types include use case diagrams, class diagrams, interaction diagrams, state diagrams, activity diagrams, component diagrams, and deployment diagrams. Each diagram type displays different aspects of a system and can be used at various stages of development.
This document discusses various UML diagrams including class diagrams, use case diagrams, and their advantages and disadvantages. It provides an example class diagram for the abstract factory design pattern. Use case diagrams are used to gather system requirements and show interactions between actors and use cases. They provide an outside view of a system and can be used in both forward and reverse engineering. While useful for requirements analysis, use case diagrams do not describe implementation details.
The document discusses UML (Unified Modeling Language) and object-oriented software development. It describes the software development life cycle and various modeling techniques used in UML, including use case diagrams, class diagrams, sequence diagrams, and collaboration diagrams. It explains key UML concepts such as classes, objects, attributes, operations, actors, and relationships. The benefits of visual modeling and UML are also summarized.
UML (Unified Modeling Language) is a standardized modeling language used to visualize, specify, construct, and document software system artifacts, enabling a systematic approach to analysis, design, and implementation. This document discusses UML's history, building blocks like classes, use cases, relationships, and diagrams for modeling a system's structure and behavior statically and dynamically. The key UML diagram types covered are class, object, component, deployment, use case, sequence, collaboration, state, and activity diagrams.
UML is a standard modeling language used to visualize the design of a system. It provides standard diagrams to model both structural and behavioral aspects of a system. The main structural diagrams are class, component, deployment, and package diagrams which show the static design. The main behavioral diagrams are state machine, activity, use case, sequence, and communication diagrams which show the dynamic behavior. UML helps with communication between teams and analysis during system design.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for both physical and mental health. It notes that regular exercise can reduce the risk of diseases like heart disease and diabetes, improve mood, and reduce stress and anxiety levels. The document recommends that adults get at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise or 75 minutes of vigorous exercise per week to gain these benefits.
The document provides information about UML (Unified Modeling Language), including its goals, why it is used, and common diagram types. UML is a standard language for specifying, constructing, and documenting software systems and business processes. It uses mainly graphical notations to express the design of software projects. Common UML diagram types include use case diagrams, class diagrams, interaction diagrams, state diagrams, activity diagrams, component diagrams, and deployment diagrams. Each diagram type shows different aspects of a system and allows developers and customers to view it from different perspectives.
The document provides information about UML (Unified Modeling Language), including its goals, why it is used, and common diagram types. UML is a standard language for specifying, visualizing, and documenting software systems and other non-software systems. It uses mostly graphical notations to express the design of software projects. Common UML diagram types include use case diagrams, class diagrams, interaction diagrams, state diagrams, activity diagrams, component diagrams, and deployment diagrams. Each diagram type displays different aspects of a system and can be used at various stages of development.
This document discusses various UML diagrams including class diagrams, use case diagrams, and their advantages and disadvantages. It provides an example class diagram for the abstract factory design pattern. Use case diagrams are used to gather system requirements and show interactions between actors and use cases. They provide an outside view of a system and can be used in both forward and reverse engineering. While useful for requirements analysis, use case diagrams do not describe implementation details.
The document discusses UML (Unified Modeling Language) and object-oriented software development. It describes the software development life cycle and various modeling techniques used in UML, including use case diagrams, class diagrams, sequence diagrams, and collaboration diagrams. It explains key UML concepts such as classes, objects, attributes, operations, actors, and relationships. The benefits of visual modeling and UML are also summarized.
UML (Unified Modeling Language) is a standardized modeling language used to visualize, specify, construct, and document software system artifacts, enabling a systematic approach to analysis, design, and implementation. This document discusses UML's history, building blocks like classes, use cases, relationships, and diagrams for modeling a system's structure and behavior statically and dynamically. The key UML diagram types covered are class, object, component, deployment, use case, sequence, collaboration, state, and activity diagrams.
UML is a standard modeling language used to visualize the design of a system. It provides standard diagrams to model both structural and behavioral aspects of a system. The main structural diagrams are class, component, deployment, and package diagrams which show the static design. The main behavioral diagrams are state machine, activity, use case, sequence, and communication diagrams which show the dynamic behavior. UML helps with communication between teams and analysis during system design.
The document discusses the differences between software analysis and design. It provides details on:
- Analysis focuses on clarifying requirements and exploring the problem domain to identify concepts and analysis classes.
- Design starts with exploring the solution domain to formulate the system design using tools like class and object diagrams.
- Key outcomes of analysis include requirement specifications while design outcomes include low-level system design documentation.
- Analysis involves system analysts and end users while design involves system architects and developers.
The document provides information on Unified Modeling Language (UML) and its various diagrams used for modeling software systems. It discusses the background and benefits of object-oriented modeling. It then describes UML as a modeling language comprising various diagram types to capture different views of a system, including structural, behavioral, implementation and user views. Specific diagram types covered include use case diagrams, class diagrams, sequence diagrams, and object diagrams. Examples are provided for each diagram type to illustrate their elements and notation.
The document discusses the Unified Approach (UA) methodology for software development proposed by Ali Bahrami. The UA aims to combine the best practices of other methodologies like Booch, Rumbaugh, and Jacobson while using the Unified Modeling Language (UML). The core of the UA is use case-driven development. It establishes a unified framework around these methodologies using UML for modeling and documenting the software development process. The UA allows for iterative development by allowing moving between analysis, design, and modeling phases.
UML is not dead. Even if you feed your team with agile fuel, UML can save you some time and extra discussions. In this super short presentation we show you how we apply UML to speed up software requirement extractions.
Stop writing docs that nobody reads and go directly to the point!
The document provides an introduction to UML diagrams, including use case diagrams, class diagrams, and state diagrams. It describes the purpose and notation of each type of diagram. Use case diagrams model user interactions and goals. Class diagrams describe the static structure of a system through classes, attributes, and relationships. State diagrams specify the different states an object can be in and the transitions between states. Examples of each diagram type are provided for common systems like a library management system.
The document provides an introduction to the Unified Modeling Language (UML). It discusses the key principles of modeling and an overview of UML. The UML is a standard language for writing software blueprints and can be used to visualize, specify, construct, and document software systems. The UML has building blocks like classes, objects, use cases and relationships. It consists of diagrams like class diagrams, sequence diagrams, and state machine diagrams. The UML addresses multiple views of a system including use case, design, interaction and implementation views.
1. UML is a standardized modeling language used to visualize, specify, construct, and document a system.
2. UML includes structural elements like classes, interfaces, components as well as behavioral elements like use cases, interactions, state machines.
3. UML diagrams like class, sequence, activity diagrams are used to represent different views of a system based on its design, implementation, processes, and deployment.
This document provides an introduction to object-oriented analysis and design (OOAD) and the Unified Modeling Language (UML). It discusses the basic concepts of OOAD and how UML uses diagrams to model software systems. UML diagrams can be used in all phases of the software development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, and testing. The document also gives an overview of the different parts of UML, such as views, diagrams, relationships, and model elements.
The document discusses object-oriented design and analysis. It covers key aspects of the design phase including identifying classes, class responsibilities, and relationships between classes. The purposes of the design phase are to gather information for implementation, reduce implementation time and cost, and be the most time-consuming phase. Results of design include text descriptions and diagrams depicting relationships, usage scenarios, and state changes. The document also discusses translating analysis concepts into design, including understanding quality attributes, constraints, and requirements.
UML stands for Unified Modelling Language.
UML is a standard language for specifying, visualizing, constructing, and documenting a system in which software represents the most significant part.
UML is different from the other common programming languages like C++, Java, COBOL etc.
UML is a pictorial language used to make software blue prints.
UML can serve as a central notation for software development process. Using UML helps project teams communicate, explore potential designs, and validate the architectural designs of software.
UML diagrams are made using notation of things and relationships.
The building blocks of UML can be defined as:
Things
Relationships
Diagrams
Things: Things are the most important building blocks of UML. Things can be:
Structural
Behavioral
Grouping
Annotational
The Structural things define the static part of the model. They represent physical and conceptual elements. Following are the brief descriptions of the structural things.
Class: Class represents set of objects having similar responsibilities.
Interface: Interface defines a set of operations which specify the responsibility of a class.
Collaboration: Collaboration defines interaction between elements.
Use case: Use case represents a set of actions performed by a system for a specific goal.
Component: Component describes physical part of a system.
Node: A node can be defined as a physical element that exists at run time.
A behavioral thing consists of the dynamic parts of UML models. Following are the behavioral things:
Interaction: Interaction is defined as a behavior that consists of a group of messages exchanged among elements to accomplish a specific task.
State machine: State machine is useful when the state of an object in its life cycle is important. It defines the sequence of states an object goes through in response to events. Events are external factors responsible for state change.
Quality Assurance. Quality Assurance Approach. White BoxKimberly Jones
The document discusses using the Unified Modeling Language (UML) to model database systems and computer applications. It describes how UML diagrams like use case diagrams, class diagrams, sequence diagrams, and deployment diagrams can be used at different stages of the software development process. The paper examines how these UML diagrams integrate with various programming methodologies and how they provide a standardized way to visually define and model the design and structure of software systems, including defining objects in an object-oriented design approach.
This document provides an overview of the Unified Modeling Language (UML) for object-oriented data modeling. It describes UML as a complete language for capturing and communicating knowledge about a subject. The document outlines the goals of UML, the advantages it provides, and how it can be used. It also describes the different categories of UML diagrams including structural diagrams for describing static relationships and behavioral diagrams for describing dynamic relationships. Use case models and how they represent user interactions with a system are discussed. An example use case diagram for an order placement process is included.
This document provides an overview of the Unified Modeling Language (UML) for object-oriented data modeling. It describes UML as a complete language for capturing and communicating knowledge about a subject. The document outlines the goals of UML, the advantages it provides, and how it can be used. It also describes the different categories of UML diagrams including structural diagrams for describing static relationships and behavioral diagrams for describing dynamic relationships. Use case models and how they represent user interactions with a system are discussed. An example use case diagram for an order placement process is included.
The document discusses various phases of the software development life cycle (SDLC) including analysis, design, coding, and testing.
In the analysis phase, it discusses software requirements specifications, business analysts, and their roles in initiating projects, elaborating details, and supporting implementation.
The design phase covers use case diagrams, data flow diagrams, sequence diagrams, and class diagrams. It provides examples of how to draw and use each type of diagram.
Coding involves programming languages like Java. Testing discusses the JUnit testing framework and Selenium, an open source web testing tool, covering their features and why Selenium is commonly used for automated testing.
The document discusses various phases of the software development life cycle (SDLC) including analysis, design, coding, and testing.
In the analysis phase, it discusses software requirements specifications, business analysts, and their roles in initiating projects, elaborating details, and supporting implementation.
The design phase covers use case diagrams, data flow diagrams, sequence diagrams, and class diagrams. It provides examples of how to draw and use each type of diagram.
Coding involves programming languages like Java. Testing discusses the JUnit testing framework and Selenium, an open source web testing tool, covering their features and why Selenium is commonly used for automated testing.
This document provides an overview of the Unified Modeling Language (UML) including its history, purpose, key diagrams, and popular modeling tools. UML was developed to provide a standard modeling language for visualizing, specifying, constructing, and documenting software systems. It includes nine commonly used diagram types for different views of a system. The diagrams can be categorized as static, dynamic, or implementation based on whether they describe a system's structure, behavior, or deployment. Popular UML modeling tools help generate code from diagrams and reverse engineer diagrams from code.
UML (Unified Modeling Language) is a standard language for modeling software systems using visual diagrams. It includes structure diagrams for modeling static aspects and behavioral diagrams for dynamic aspects. Some key UML diagrams are class, use case, sequence, state machine, package, and deployment diagrams. UML has evolved over time through the merging of different modeling techniques and is now maintained by the Object Management Group.
The document discusses the differences between software analysis and design. It provides details on:
- Analysis focuses on clarifying requirements and exploring the problem domain to identify concepts and analysis classes.
- Design starts with exploring the solution domain to formulate the system design using tools like class and object diagrams.
- Key outcomes of analysis include requirement specifications while design outcomes include low-level system design documentation.
- Analysis involves system analysts and end users while design involves system architects and developers.
The document provides information on Unified Modeling Language (UML) and its various diagrams used for modeling software systems. It discusses the background and benefits of object-oriented modeling. It then describes UML as a modeling language comprising various diagram types to capture different views of a system, including structural, behavioral, implementation and user views. Specific diagram types covered include use case diagrams, class diagrams, sequence diagrams, and object diagrams. Examples are provided for each diagram type to illustrate their elements and notation.
The document discusses the Unified Approach (UA) methodology for software development proposed by Ali Bahrami. The UA aims to combine the best practices of other methodologies like Booch, Rumbaugh, and Jacobson while using the Unified Modeling Language (UML). The core of the UA is use case-driven development. It establishes a unified framework around these methodologies using UML for modeling and documenting the software development process. The UA allows for iterative development by allowing moving between analysis, design, and modeling phases.
UML is not dead. Even if you feed your team with agile fuel, UML can save you some time and extra discussions. In this super short presentation we show you how we apply UML to speed up software requirement extractions.
Stop writing docs that nobody reads and go directly to the point!
The document provides an introduction to UML diagrams, including use case diagrams, class diagrams, and state diagrams. It describes the purpose and notation of each type of diagram. Use case diagrams model user interactions and goals. Class diagrams describe the static structure of a system through classes, attributes, and relationships. State diagrams specify the different states an object can be in and the transitions between states. Examples of each diagram type are provided for common systems like a library management system.
The document provides an introduction to the Unified Modeling Language (UML). It discusses the key principles of modeling and an overview of UML. The UML is a standard language for writing software blueprints and can be used to visualize, specify, construct, and document software systems. The UML has building blocks like classes, objects, use cases and relationships. It consists of diagrams like class diagrams, sequence diagrams, and state machine diagrams. The UML addresses multiple views of a system including use case, design, interaction and implementation views.
1. UML is a standardized modeling language used to visualize, specify, construct, and document a system.
2. UML includes structural elements like classes, interfaces, components as well as behavioral elements like use cases, interactions, state machines.
3. UML diagrams like class, sequence, activity diagrams are used to represent different views of a system based on its design, implementation, processes, and deployment.
This document provides an introduction to object-oriented analysis and design (OOAD) and the Unified Modeling Language (UML). It discusses the basic concepts of OOAD and how UML uses diagrams to model software systems. UML diagrams can be used in all phases of the software development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, and testing. The document also gives an overview of the different parts of UML, such as views, diagrams, relationships, and model elements.
The document discusses object-oriented design and analysis. It covers key aspects of the design phase including identifying classes, class responsibilities, and relationships between classes. The purposes of the design phase are to gather information for implementation, reduce implementation time and cost, and be the most time-consuming phase. Results of design include text descriptions and diagrams depicting relationships, usage scenarios, and state changes. The document also discusses translating analysis concepts into design, including understanding quality attributes, constraints, and requirements.
UML stands for Unified Modelling Language.
UML is a standard language for specifying, visualizing, constructing, and documenting a system in which software represents the most significant part.
UML is different from the other common programming languages like C++, Java, COBOL etc.
UML is a pictorial language used to make software blue prints.
UML can serve as a central notation for software development process. Using UML helps project teams communicate, explore potential designs, and validate the architectural designs of software.
UML diagrams are made using notation of things and relationships.
The building blocks of UML can be defined as:
Things
Relationships
Diagrams
Things: Things are the most important building blocks of UML. Things can be:
Structural
Behavioral
Grouping
Annotational
The Structural things define the static part of the model. They represent physical and conceptual elements. Following are the brief descriptions of the structural things.
Class: Class represents set of objects having similar responsibilities.
Interface: Interface defines a set of operations which specify the responsibility of a class.
Collaboration: Collaboration defines interaction between elements.
Use case: Use case represents a set of actions performed by a system for a specific goal.
Component: Component describes physical part of a system.
Node: A node can be defined as a physical element that exists at run time.
A behavioral thing consists of the dynamic parts of UML models. Following are the behavioral things:
Interaction: Interaction is defined as a behavior that consists of a group of messages exchanged among elements to accomplish a specific task.
State machine: State machine is useful when the state of an object in its life cycle is important. It defines the sequence of states an object goes through in response to events. Events are external factors responsible for state change.
Quality Assurance. Quality Assurance Approach. White BoxKimberly Jones
The document discusses using the Unified Modeling Language (UML) to model database systems and computer applications. It describes how UML diagrams like use case diagrams, class diagrams, sequence diagrams, and deployment diagrams can be used at different stages of the software development process. The paper examines how these UML diagrams integrate with various programming methodologies and how they provide a standardized way to visually define and model the design and structure of software systems, including defining objects in an object-oriented design approach.
This document provides an overview of the Unified Modeling Language (UML) for object-oriented data modeling. It describes UML as a complete language for capturing and communicating knowledge about a subject. The document outlines the goals of UML, the advantages it provides, and how it can be used. It also describes the different categories of UML diagrams including structural diagrams for describing static relationships and behavioral diagrams for describing dynamic relationships. Use case models and how they represent user interactions with a system are discussed. An example use case diagram for an order placement process is included.
This document provides an overview of the Unified Modeling Language (UML) for object-oriented data modeling. It describes UML as a complete language for capturing and communicating knowledge about a subject. The document outlines the goals of UML, the advantages it provides, and how it can be used. It also describes the different categories of UML diagrams including structural diagrams for describing static relationships and behavioral diagrams for describing dynamic relationships. Use case models and how they represent user interactions with a system are discussed. An example use case diagram for an order placement process is included.
The document discusses various phases of the software development life cycle (SDLC) including analysis, design, coding, and testing.
In the analysis phase, it discusses software requirements specifications, business analysts, and their roles in initiating projects, elaborating details, and supporting implementation.
The design phase covers use case diagrams, data flow diagrams, sequence diagrams, and class diagrams. It provides examples of how to draw and use each type of diagram.
Coding involves programming languages like Java. Testing discusses the JUnit testing framework and Selenium, an open source web testing tool, covering their features and why Selenium is commonly used for automated testing.
The document discusses various phases of the software development life cycle (SDLC) including analysis, design, coding, and testing.
In the analysis phase, it discusses software requirements specifications, business analysts, and their roles in initiating projects, elaborating details, and supporting implementation.
The design phase covers use case diagrams, data flow diagrams, sequence diagrams, and class diagrams. It provides examples of how to draw and use each type of diagram.
Coding involves programming languages like Java. Testing discusses the JUnit testing framework and Selenium, an open source web testing tool, covering their features and why Selenium is commonly used for automated testing.
This document provides an overview of the Unified Modeling Language (UML) including its history, purpose, key diagrams, and popular modeling tools. UML was developed to provide a standard modeling language for visualizing, specifying, constructing, and documenting software systems. It includes nine commonly used diagram types for different views of a system. The diagrams can be categorized as static, dynamic, or implementation based on whether they describe a system's structure, behavior, or deployment. Popular UML modeling tools help generate code from diagrams and reverse engineer diagrams from code.
UML (Unified Modeling Language) is a standard language for modeling software systems using visual diagrams. It includes structure diagrams for modeling static aspects and behavioral diagrams for dynamic aspects. Some key UML diagrams are class, use case, sequence, state machine, package, and deployment diagrams. UML has evolved over time through the merging of different modeling techniques and is now maintained by the Object Management Group.
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Introduction to Python and Basic Syntax
Understand the basics of Python programming.
Set up the Python environment.
Write simple Python scripts
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Testing is pivotal in the DevOps framework, serving as a linchpin for early bug detection and the seamless transition from code creation to deployment.
DevOps teams frequently adopt a Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) methodology to automate processes. A robust testing strategy empowers them to confidently deploy new code, backed by assurance that it has passed rigorous unit and performance tests.
Streamlining End-to-End Testing Automation with Azure DevOps Build & Release Pipelines
Automating end-to-end (e2e) test for Android and iOS native apps, and web apps, within Azure build and release pipelines, poses several challenges. This session dives into the key challenges and the repeatable solutions implemented across multiple teams at a leading Indian telecom disruptor, renowned for its affordable 4G/5G services, digital platforms, and broadband connectivity.
Challenge #1. Ensuring Test Environment Consistency: Establishing a standardized test execution environment across hundreds of Azure DevOps agents is crucial for achieving dependable testing results. This uniformity must seamlessly span from Build pipelines to various stages of the Release pipeline.
Challenge #2. Coordinated Test Execution Across Environments: Executing distinct subsets of tests using the same automation framework across diverse environments, such as the build pipeline and specific stages of the Release Pipeline, demands flexible and cohesive approaches.
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This session delves into how these challenges were addressed through:
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2. Create standardized templates for executing API tests, API workflow tests, and end-to-end tests in the Build pipeline, streamlining the testing process.
3. Implement task groups in Release pipeline stages to facilitate the execution of tests, ensuring consistency and efficiency across deployment phases.
4. Deploy browsers within Docker containers for web application testing, enhancing portability and scalability of testing environments.
5. Leverage diverse device farms dedicated to Android, iOS, and browser testing to cover a wide range of platforms and devices.
6. Integrate AI technology, such as Applitools Visual AI and Ultrafast Grid, to automate test execution and validation, improving accuracy and efficiency.
7. Utilize AI/ML-powered central test automation reporting server through platforms like reportportal.io, providing consolidated and real-time insights into test performance and issues.
These solutions not only facilitate comprehensive testing across platforms but also promote the principles of shift-left testing, enabling early feedback, implementing quality gates, and ensuring repeatability. By adopting these techniques, teams can effectively automate and execute tests, accelerating software delivery while upholding high-quality standards across Android, iOS, and web applications.
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Course Title: Software Engineering Tools and Practices Course Code: SENG4091
Year: IV Semester: I
Introduction to software engineering practices
Software engineering practices are a broad array of concepts, principles, methods, and tools
that you must consider as software is planned and developed. Best Practices address the root
causes of poor software development. Software Development Best Practices are as follows
Develop Iteratively.
Manage Requirements.
Use Component Based Architecture.
Visually Model Software.
Code Simplicity. Strive to keep your code simple.
Testing. Continuously test from end to end.
Code Coherence. Keep it consistent across your team.
Code Reviews. Don't be shy, allow someone to check your code!
Verify Software Quality.
Control Changes to Software.
Estimation. Set your time and budget estimates realistically.
Software Crisis
1. Size: Software is becoming more expensive and more complex with the growing
complexity and expectation out of software. For example, the code in the consumer
product is doubling every couple of years.
2. Quality: Many software products have poor quality, i.e., the software products defects
after putting into use due to ineffective testing technique. For example, Software testing
typically finds 25 errors per 1000 lines of code.
3. Cost: Software development is costly i.e. in terms of time taken to develop and the
money involved. For example, Development of the FAA's Advanced Automation System
cost over $700 per lines of code.
4. Delayed Delivery: Serious schedule overruns are common. Very often the software
takes longer than the estimated time to develop, which in turn leads to cost shooting
up. For example, one in four large-scale development projects is never completed.
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Source: The Standish Group International, Inc. (CHAOS research)
UML: Unified Modeling Language
UML is a visual language for developing software blue prints (designs). A blue print or design
represents the model. For example, while constructing buildings, a designer or architect
develops the building blueprints. Similarly, we can also develop blue prints for a software
system.
UML stands for Unified Modeling Language. It is a standard visual modeling language
in the field of software engineering.
UML was created by the Object Management Group (OMG) and UML 1.0 specification
draft was proposed to the OMG in January 1997.
UML is different from the other common programming languages such as C++, Java,
COBOL, etc.
UML is not a programming language but tools can be used to generate code in various
languages using UML diagrams. UML has a direct relation with object oriented
analysis and design.
UML MODELS
What Are The Three Types Of Modeling In UML?
It is very important to distinguish between the UML models. Different diagrams are used
for different types of UML modeling. There are three important types of UML modeling.
1. Structural Modeling
Structural modeling captures the static features of a system. They consist of the following
Classes diagrams
Objects diagrams
Deployment diagrams
Package diagrams
Composite structure diagram
Component diagram
They all represent the elements and the mechanism to assemble them. The structural
model never describes the dynamic behavior of the system. Class diagram is the most
widely used structural diagram.
Class Diagram
Class diagrams are the backbone of almost every object-oriented method, including UML.
They describe the static structure of a system. It shows the classes in a system, attributes,
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and operations of each class and the relationship between each class. In most modeling tools,
a class has three parts. Name at the top, attributes in the middle and operations or methods
at the bottom.
The purpose of the class diagram can be summarized as −
Analysis and design of the static view of an application.
Describe responsibilities of a system.
Base for component and deployment diagrams.
Forward and reverse engineering.
The following points should be remembered while drawing a class diagram −
The name of the class diagram should be meaningful to describe the aspect of the system.
Each element and their relationships should be identified in advance.
Responsibility (attributes and methods) of each class should be clearly identified
For each class, minimum number of properties should be specified, as unnecessary
properties will make the diagram complicated.
Use notes whenever required to describe some aspect of the diagram.
Finally, before making the final version, the diagram should be drawn on plain paper
and reworked as many times as possible to make it correct.
Object Diagram
Object diagrams describe the static structure of a system at a particular time. They can be
used to test class diagrams for accuracy. Object Diagrams, sometimes referred to as Instance
diagrams are very similar to class diagrams. Like class diagrams, they also show the
relationship between objects but they use real-world examples.
The purpose of the object diagram can be summarized as −
Forward and reverse engineering.
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Object relationships of a system
Static view of an interaction.
Understand object behavior and their relationship from practical perspective
Package Diagram
Package diagrams are a subset of class diagrams, but developers sometimes treat them as a
separate technique. Package diagrams organize elements of a system into related groups to
minimize dependencies between packages.
Composite Structure Diagram
Composite structure diagrams show the internal part of a class.
Component Diagram
Component diagrams describe the organization of physical software components, including
source code, run-time (binary) code, and executable. A component diagram displays the
structural relationship of components of a software system. These are mostly used when
working with complex systems with many components. Components communicate with
each other using interfaces. The interfaces are linked using connectors.
The purpose of the component diagram can be summarized as −
Visualize the components of a system.
Construct executable by using forward and reverse engineering.
Describe the organization and relationships of the components.
Deployment Diagram
Deployment diagrams depict the physical resources in a system, including nodes,
components, and connections. A deployment diagram shows the hardware of your system
and the software in that hardware. Deployment diagrams are useful when your software
solution is deployed across multiple machines with each having a unique configuration.
The purpose of deployment diagrams can be described as −
Visualize the hardware topology of a system.
Describe the hardware components used to deploy software components.
Describe the runtime processing nodes.
2. Behavioral Modeling
Behavioral model describes the interaction in the system. It represents the interaction
among the structural diagrams. Behavioral modeling shows the dynamic nature of the
system. They consist of the following −
Activity diagrams
Interaction diagrams
Use case diagrams
All the above show the dynamic sequence of flow in a system.
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Use Case Diagram
Use Case diagrams are defined as diagrams that capture the system's functionality and
requirements coverage in UML.
HowtoDrawaUseCaseDiagram?
Following rules must be followed while drawing use-case for any system:
Identify the Actors (role of users) of the system.
The name of an actor or a use case must be meaningful and relevant to the system.
Interaction of an actor with the use case must be defined clearly and in an understandable way.
Comments must be used wherever they are required.
If a use case or an actor has multiple relationships, then only significant interactions must be
displayed.
Create use cases for every goal.
Prioritize, review, estimate and validate the users.
Tips for drawing a use-case diagram
1. A use case diagram should be as simple as possible.
2. A use case diagram should be complete.
3. A use case diagram should represent all interactions with the use case.
4. If there are too many use cases or actors, then only the essential use cases should be
represented.
5. A use case diagram should describe at least a single module of a system.
6. If the use case diagram is large, then it should be generalized.
Use case diagrams comprise of −
Use cases: Use case represents a set of actions performed by a system for a specific
goal.
Actors: Actors are the users of a system.
Relationships: Illustrate relationships between an actor and a use case with a simple
line, like dependency, generalization, and association
System boundary: A system boundary defines the scope of the system. The systems that
use cases also need to be defined in the limits of the system. The system boundary is
shown as a rectangle that spans all use cases of the system.
Example
Let us consider an Automated Trading House System. We assume the following features of
the system −
The trading house has transactions with two types of customers, individual
customers and corporate customers.
The system allows the manager to manage customer accounts and answer any
queries posted by the customer.
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UML Use Case Diagram
Activity Diagram
Activities: An activity indicates an action that performed in the system.
Transitions: Transitions are represented by open arrow heads. Transitions are
used to indicate the flow among elements in the diagram.
Decision Points: The logical branching is depicted by the decision points.
States: A state is shown in a rounded rectangle. States are indicated to mention the
mile stones of processing in the activity diagrams.
Activity diagram is another important diagram in UML to describe the dynamic aspects of
the system. Activity diagram is basically a flowchart to represent the flow from one activity
to another activity. The activity can be described as an operation of the system. The control
flow is drawn from one operation to another. This flow can be sequential, branched, or
concurrent. Activity diagrams deal with all type of flow control by using different elements
such as fork, join, etc.
Purpose of Activity Diagrams
It captures the dynamic behavior of the system. Other four diagrams are used to show the
message flow from one object to another but activity diagram is used to show message flow
from one activity to another. Activity is a particular operation of the system. It does not
show any message flow from one activity to another.
The purpose of an activity diagram can be described as −
Draw the activity flow of a system.
Describe the sequence from one activity to another.
Describe the parallel, branched and concurrent flow of the system.
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How to Draw an Activity Diagram?
Before drawing an activity diagram, we should identify the following elements −
Activities
Association
Conditions
Constraints
Once the above-mentioned parameters are identified, we need to make a mental layout of
the entire flow. This mental layout is then transformed into an activity diagram. Following
is an example of an activity diagram for order management system. In the diagram, four
activities are identified which are associated with conditions. The activity diagram is made
to understand the flow of activities and is mainly used by the business users
Interaction Overview Diagram
Interaction overview diagrams are a combination of activity and sequence diagrams. They
model a sequence of actions and let you deconstruct more complex interactions into
manageable occurrences. You should use the same notation on interaction overview
diagrams that you would see on an activity diagram
Interaction diagrams can be used −
To model the flow of control by time sequence.
To model the flow of control by structural organizations.
For forward engineering.
For reverse engineering.
Sequence diagrams.
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Sequence diagrams, commonly used by developers, model the interactions between objects
in a single use case. In simpler words, a sequence diagram shows different parts of a system
work in a ‘sequence’ to get something done.
Benefits of sequence diagrams
Sequence diagrams can be useful references for businesses and other organizations. Try
drawing a sequence diagram to:
Represent the details of a UML use case.
Model the logic of a sophisticated procedure, function, or operation.
See how objects and components interact with each other to complete a process.
Plan and understand the detailed functionality of an existing or future scenario.
Purpose of Sequence Diagrams
The purpose of interaction diagram is −
To capture the dynamic behavior of a system.
To describe the message flow in the system.
To describe the structural organization of the objects.
To describe the interaction among objects.
How to Draw a Sequence Diagram?
Following things are to be identified clearly before drawing the interaction diagram
Objects taking part in the interaction.
Message flows among the objects.
The sequence in which the messages are flowing.
Object organization.
Following are two interaction diagrams modeling the order management system. The first
diagram is a sequence diagram and the second is a collaboration diagram.
Eg. The sequence diagram has four objects (Customer, Order, SpecialOrder and
NormalOrder).
The following diagram shows the message sequence for SpecialOrder object and the same
can be used in case of NormalOrder object. It is important to understand the time sequence
of message flows. The message flow is nothing but a method call of an object.
The first call is sendOrder () which is a method of Order object. The next call is confirm
() which is a method of SpecialOrder object and the last call is Dispatch () which is a method
of SpecialOrder object. The following diagram mainly describes the method calls from one
object to another, and this is also the actual scenario when the system is running.
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3. Architectural Modeling
Architectural model represents the overall framework of the system. It contains both
structural and behavioral elements of the system. Architectural model can be defined as the
blueprint of the entire system. Package diagram comes under architectural modeling.
A Revision Control System
A revision control system is also known as a version control system. Revision control
system (RCS) or Version control system (VCS) or Source code management (SCM)
stands for systems that allow software developers to manage application source code,
including its various revisions.
SCM uses archiving method or saves every change made to file. With the help of archiving or
save feature, it is possible to roll back to the previous version in case of issues. Changes to
these documents are usually identified by incrementing an associated number or letter code,
termed the "revision number", "revision level", or simply "revision" and associated
historically with the person making the change. A simple form of revision control, for
example, has the initial issue of a drawing assigned the revision number "1". When the first
change is made, the revision number is incremented to "2" and so on.
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Software Configuration Management
Configuration Management helps organizations to systematically manage, organize, and
control the changes in the documents, codes, and other entities during the Software
Development Life Cycle.
The primary goal of the SCM process is to increase productivity with minimal mistakes
The main reason behind configuration management process is that there are multiple
people working on software which is continually updating. SCM helps establish
concurrency, synchronization, and version control.
A baseline is a formally accepted version of a software configuration item
Change control is a procedural method which ensures quality and consistency when
changes are made in the configuration object.
Configuration status accounting tracks each release during the SCM process
Software Configuration audits verify that all the software product satisfies the baseline
needs
Project manager, Configuration manager, Developer, Auditor, and user are participants
in SCM process
The SCM process planning begins at the early phases of a project.
Software Configuration Management Process
It uses the tools which keep that the necessary change has been implemented satisfactorily
to the appropriate component. The SCM process defines a number of tasks:
o Identification of objects in the software configuration
o Version Control
o Change Control
o Configuration Audit
o Status Reporting
Identification
Basic Object: Unit of Text created by a software engineer during analysis, design, code, or
test.
Aggregate Object: A collection of essential objects and other aggregate objects. Design
Specification is an aggregate object.
Version Control
Version Control combines procedures and tools to handle different version of configuration
objects that are generated during the software process.
Change Control
Change control is function of configuration management, which ensures that all changes
made to software system are consistent and made as per organizational rules and
regulations.
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A change in the configuration of product goes through following steps -
Identification - A change request arrives from either internal or external source.
When change request is identified formally, it is properly documented. This section
should define identification schemas for information such as:
o Labeling and numbering documents and files
o Relationships between documents and files
o Addressing versions and releases
o Change Control Forms
o Various baselines for the project (product versioning)
Validation - Validity of the change request is checked and its handling procedure is
confirmed.
Analysis - The impact of change request is analyzed in terms of schedule, cost and
required efforts. Overall impact of the prospective change on system is analyzed.
Execution - If the previous phase determines to execute the change request, this
phase take appropriate actions to execute the change, does a thorough revision if
necessary.
Close request - The change is verified for correct implementation and merging with the rest
of the system. This newly incorporated change in the software is documented properly and
the request is formally is closed.
Configuration Audit
SCM audits to verify that the software product satisfies the baselines requirements and
ensures that what is built and what is delivered.
SCM audits are the "watchdogs" that ensures that the integrity of the project's scope is
preserved.
Status Reporting
Configuration Status reporting (sometimes also called status accounting) providing accurate
status and current configuration data to developers, testers, end users, customers and
stakeholders through admin guides, user guides, FAQs, Release Notes, Installation Guide,
Configuration Guide, etc.
Software Configuration Management Plan
The SCMP (Software Configuration management planning) process planning begins at the
early phases of a project. The outcome of the planning phase is the SCM plan which might be
stretched or revised during the project.
The SCMP can follow a public standard like the IEEE 828 or organization specific standard
It defines the types of documents to be management and a document naming. Example
Test_v1
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SCMP defines the person who will be responsible for the entire SCM process and
creation of baselines.
Fix policies for version management & change control
Define tools which can be used during the SCM process
Configuration management database for recording configuration information.
User Interface Design
User interface design is also known as user interface engineering. User interface design
means the process of designing user interfaces for software and machines like a mobile
device, home appliances, computer, and another electronic device with the aim of increasing
usability and improving the user experience.
Graphical User Interface (GUI) Design Principles
Structure: Design should organize the user interface purposefully, in the meaningful and
usual based on precise, consistent models that are apparent and recognizable to users,
putting related things together and separating unrelated things, differentiating dissimilar
things and making similar things resemble one another. The structure principle is concerned
with overall user interface architecture.
Simplicity: The design should make the simple, common task easy, communicating clearly
and directly in the user's language, and providing good shortcuts that are meaningfully
related to longer procedures.vs Java
Visibility: The design should make all required options and materials for a given function
visible without distracting the user with extraneous or redundant data.
Feedback: The design should keep users informed of actions or interpretation, changes of
state or condition, and bugs or exceptions that are relevant and of interest to the user
through clear, concise, and unambiguous language familiar to users.
Tolerance: The design should be flexible and tolerant, decreasing the cost of errors.
Graphical User Interface Components
Interface components may involve:
1. Input controls
2. Navigational Components
3. Informational Components
4. Containers
Input Controls: Input Controls involve buttons, toggles, dropdown lists, checkboxes, date
fields, radio buttons, and text fields.
Navigational Components: Navigational components contain slider, tags, pagination,
search field, breadcrumb, and icons.
Informational Components: Informational Components contain tooltips, modal windows,
progress bar, icons, and notification message boxes.
Containers: Containers include accordion.
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Build Automation Tools
Build automation tools are part of the software development lifecycle where source code is
compiled into machine code by a build script. Once the code is completed it is integrated into
a shared environment. There it interacts with other software components built by other
developers. Typically build automation is completed with a scripting language that enables
the developer to link modules and processes within the compilation process. This scripting
encompasses several tasks including documentation, testing, compilation, and distribution
of the binary software code. Most popular build automation tools are open-source and free.
Advantages of Build Automation Tools
The advantages of build automation to software development projects include
A necessary pre-condition for continuous integration and continuous testing
Improve product quality
Accelerate the compile and link processing
Eliminate redundant tasks
Minimize "bad builds"
Eliminate dependencies on key personnel
Have history of builds and releases in order to investigate issues
Save time and money - because of the reasons listed above.
Build Automation Tools Capabilities
Build automation tools offer the following feature set:
Extensive library of plugins
Source code management tools
Various available UI
Compatibility with popular IDE
Parallel tests and build execution
Dependency management
Collaborative debugging tools
Incremental compilation (change only compiling)
Rebuild minimization for faster build delivery
Automated events & testing