UML Usage

There are many ways to use UML diagrams in software development.  As an example assume we have a small project where we apply a simple waterfall process.  Then we could use UML diagram types as shown below.  Remember that this is only a very simple example, UML diagrams usage is not a development process, as each development stage needs additional documentation and there needs to be good project management.  See RUP for a (very) detailed process. Note that the usage of class, sequence & collaboration diagrams occurs at many stages - at each stage the classes become more detailed.

Development stage UML Diagrams Requirements Use case, Activity, State Analysis Activity, Class (conceptual), Sequence & Collaboration Design Class (specification), Sequence & Collaboration, Component Implementation Class (implementation), Sequence & Collaboration, Deployment

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