Gain the skills to effectively plan software applications and systems using the latest version of UML UML 2 is a significant update to the UML specification, from providing more robust mechanisms for modeling workflow and actions to make the modeling language more executable. With the help of numerous examples and extensive case studies, this book teaches you how to: Organize, describe, assess, test, and realize the cases using substantial gains information about a system using a diagram Utilizing classroom activities, the state machine, and interaction diagrams to handle common issues Extend UML features for specific environment or domains Use UML as part of Model-Based Architecture initiative Apply an effective process for using UML CD-ROM contains all UML models and JavaTMcode to complete applications, JavaTM2 Platform, Standard Edition, version 1.4.1, and links to Web sites for vendors UML 2 tools.