Links to additional readings

From OMG:

• A gateway to information about UML.
• The newest UML specification, version 2.2:
  • UML 2.2 Superstructure Specification (pdf),
  • UML 2.2 Infrastructure Specification (pdf), and
  • UML 2.2 OCL Specification (pdf).
• Old: UML 1.4.2 Specification (pdf), also an ISO standard ISO/IEC 19501.
• Old: OCL 1.5 Specification (pdf).

From CRaG Systems:

• A good introduction to requirements specification with use cases.
• A use case description template (an MS Word document). The template contains many useful suggestions for structuring use case descriptions.

From IBM, a collection of papers on UML and the software process:

• A Collection of Introductory articles on UML
• A Rational Development Process: Best Practices for Software Development Teams

From Cetus:

• A large collection of papers, articles, and other information on Object-Oriented Analysis and Design Methods
• Of special interst is their UML selection.

From R.S. Pressman & Associates:

• An interesting Software Engineering Resources page

A collection of links to pages on Design Patterns:

• The Design Patterns. Java Companion, a book by James Cooper, available on-line.
• The Hillside Group's Patterns Home Page. contains a wide collection of pattern resources (papers, books, software, and other information).