Object Oriented Analysis and Design / UML Books

UML Distilled: A Brief Guide to the Standard Object Modeling Language

An excellent introduction to the UML. A book that is compact and easy to read. It defines a simple and practical development process, and covers the essential aspects of the UML. Highly recommended for those new to UML.
Author: Martin Fowler rd Publisher: Addison Wesley; 3 edition (25 Sep 2003) ISBN-10: 0321193687 ISBN-13: 978-0321193681

UML 2.0 in Action: A Project Based Tutorial

The book was written for business analysts, technical architects and developers. It focuses on practical aspects of the UML and incorporates a rich case study based on Airport Passenger Services.
Authors: Henriette Baumann, Patrick Grassle, Philippe Baumann Publisher: Packt Publishing Limited; (6 Feb 2006) ISBN-10: 1904811558 ISBN-13: 978-1904811558

Learning UML 2.0

This book will show you how to apply UML to your project. The topics include: capturing your system's requirements; modelling parts of your system and their relationships; modelling how the parts of your system work together to meet your system's requirements; and modelling how your system will be deployed.
Authors: Russell Miles, Kim Hamilton Publisher: O'Reilly Media, Inc.; (25 April 2006) ISBN-10: 0596009828 ISBN-13: 978- 0596009823

UML 2 and the Unified Process: Practical Object-Oriented Analysis and Design
This book contains a wealth of practical, powerful, and useful techniques that you can apply immediately. Learn object-oriented analysis and design techniques, UML syntax and semantics, and the relevant aspects of the Unified Process (UP). Provides an accurate and succinct summary of both the UML and the UP for analysts and designers.
Authors: Jim Arlow, Ila Neustadt nd Publisher: Addison Wesley; 2 edition (14 Jul 2005) ISBN-10: 0321321278 ISBN-13: 978-0321321275

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UML 2 for Dummies

Guides programmers, architects, and business analysts through applying the UML to design large, complex enterprise applications that enable scalable, secure, and robust solutions.
Authors: Michael Jesse Chonoles, James A. Schardt Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; (22 Jul 2003) ISBN-10: 0764526146 ISBN-13: 978-0764526145

Use Case Driven Object Modeling with UML - Theory and Practice
Shows how to drive an object-oriented software design from use cases all the way through coding and testing, based on the minimalist ICONIX process. Makes extensive use of examples and provides exercises at the back of each chapter.
Authors: Doug Rosenberg, Matt Stephens Publisher: Apress Academic; new edition (24 Jan 2007) ISBN-10: 1590597745 ISBN-13: 978-1590597743

Object Oriented Analysis and Design with Applications

Learn to apply object-oriented methods using new paradigms such as Java, the Unified Modeling Language (UML) 2.0, and .NET. This is an essential reference for anyone who wishes to use object-oriented technology to manage the complexity inherent in many kinds of systems.
Authors: Grady Booch, Robert A. Maksimchuk, Michael W. Engel, Bobbi J. Young Ph.D., Jim Conallen, Kelli A. Houston rd Publisher: Addison Wesley; 3 edition (9 May 2007) ISBN-10: 020189551X ISBN-13: 978-0201895513

Applying UML and Patterns:

An Introduction to Object-Oriented Analysis and Design and Iterative Development A practical introduction to the UML. Learn object-oriented analysis and design through two start-to-finish case studies. These case studies incrementally introduce key skills, essential object-oriented principles and patterns, UML notation, and best practices.
Author: Craig Larman rd Publisher: Prentice Hall; 3 edition (4 Nov 2004) ISBN-10: 0131489062 ISBN-13: 987-0131489066

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UML Notation Books

UML 2.0 Pocket Reference
This is a handy pocket-sized reference book for UML. It helps readers to decipher the many UML diagrams they encounter when developing and delivering modern software systems. It also incorporates the UMLs Object Constraint Language (OCL).
Author: Dan Pilone Publisher: O'Reilly Media, Inc.; Revised edition (14 Mar 2006) ISBN-10: 0596102089 ISBN-13: 978-0596102081

UML 2.0 in a Nutshell

This succinct book provides a quick-reference to all UML 2.0 diagram types. It also explains key concepts in a way that appeals to readers already familiar with UML or object-oriented programming concepts.
Authors: Dan Pilone, Neil Pitman nd Publisher: O'Reilly Media, Inc.; 2 edition (20 Jun 2005) ISBN-10: 0596007957 ISBN-13: 978-0596007959

The Unified Modeling Language User Guide

A definitive guide to using the UML. An excellent clear reference book that addresses all of the various aspects and notations of the UML.
Authors: Grady Booch, James Rumbaugh, Ivar Jacobson nd Publisher: Addison Wesley; 2 edition (2 Jun 2005) ISBN-10: 0321267974 ISBN-13: 978-0321267979

UML 2 Certification Guide Fundamental and Intermediate Exams

A comprehensive and very technical explanation of the UML. Systematic coverage of Fundamental and Intermediate exam topics and practical advice on passing the Object Management Groups certification exams. This book includes practice exam questions.
Authors: Tim Weilkiens, Bernd Oestereich Publisher: Morgan Kaufmann; (18 Dec 2006) ISBN-10: 0123735858 ISBN-13: 978-0123735850

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SysML Books
A Practical Guide to SysML: The Systems Modeling Language
A comprehensive and practical guide for modelling systems with SysML. This book includes a full description of the language along with a quick reference guide, and shows how the SysML can be applied to specify, analyse, and design systems.
Authors: Sanford Friedenthal, Alan Moore, Rick Steiner Publisher: Morgan Kaufmann (1 Oct 2009) ISBN-10: 012378607X ISBN-13: 978-0123786074

Design Pattern Books

Design Patterns: Elements of Reusable Object-Oriented Software
Although this book pre-dates the UML, it has become a definitive standard for design patterns. It is essentially a catalogue of design solutions to common object-oriented problems. Examples are provided in C++ and Smalltalk.
Authors: Erich Gamma, Richard Helm, Ralph Johnson, John Vlissides Publisher: Addison-Wesley; (14 Mar 1995) ISBN-10: 0201633612 ISBN-13: 978-0201633610

Design Patterns for Dummies

Explains how to use 23 leading design patterns. Helps to simplify and reduce the amount of code. Covers the famous patterns developed by the Gang of Four plus some additional ones.
Author: Steve Holzner Ph.D Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; (9 May 2006) ISBN-10: 0471798541 ISBN-13: 978-0471798545

Design Patterns Explained: A New Perspective on Object-Oriented Design

This book explains design pattern concepts very simply using analogies. It represents an ideal first book on patterns. It shows programmers and srchitects how to use patterns to design, develop and deliver software far more effectively.
Author : Alan Shalloway, James R. Trott nd Publisher: Addison Wesley; 2 edition (21 Oct 2004) ISBN-10: 0321247140 ISBN-13: 978-0321247148

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Use Cases / Requirements Books

UML for the IT Business Analyst: A Practical Guide to Object-Oriented Requirements Gathering
A detailed introduction to the UML and object-oriented requirements gathering for software system development. A case study of a business analysis project conducted by the author's company is used throughout to illustrate each step of the process.
Author: Howard Podeswa st Publisher: Delmar; 1 edition (7 Jun 2005) ISBN-10: 1592009123 ISBN-13: 978-1592009121

Writing Effective Use Cases

This is a practical tutorial for those involved with requirements definition in UML projects. The book includes many examples of use cases written in different styles, and suggests formats and guidelines for use case specifications. It also covers the more advanced ideas on structuring use cases.
Author: Alistair Cockburn Publisher: Addison-Wesley; (24 Oct 2000) ISBN-10: 0201702258 ISBN-13: 978-0201702255

Use Cases: Requirements in Context

This book describes a process based on employing use cases to gather and define software requirements. It shows system analysts and designers how use cases can provide solutions to the most challenging requirements issues, resulting in effective, quality systems that meet the needs of the user.
Authors: Daryl Kulak, Eamonn Guiney nd Publisher: Addison Wesley; 2 edition (14 Aug 2003) ISBN-10: 0321154983 ISBN-13: 978-0321154989

Scenarios, Stories, Use Cases: Through the Systems Development Life-Cycle

Extending the scenario method beyond interface design, this book shows developers how to design more effective systems by soliciting, analysing, and elaborating stories from end users. It present a range of scenario techniques, from the light, sketchy, and agile to the careful and systematic.
Editors: Ian Alexander, Neil Maiden Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; (20 Aug 2004) ISBN-10: 0470861940 ISBN-13: 978-0470861943

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Use Case Modelling

Benefit from the authors considerable experience making use cases work well in a number of different environments. With the advice, tips, and tricks presented in this book, the reader will have a better understanding of how to exploit the power of use cases, and construct better applications.
Authors: Kurt Bittner, Ian Spence Publisher: Addison Wesley; (2 Sep 2002) ISBN-10: 0201709139 ISBN-13: 978-0201709131

Requirements Modeling with UML

This book reports on the results of an empirical study aimed at assessing the usability of the UML for developing software requirements. It addresses UMLs ease of use and usefulness for communicating requirements to various project stakeholders.
Author: Cynthia Phillips Publisher: Lap Lambert Academic Publishing; (6 April 2009) ISBN-10: 3838300440 ISBN-13: 978-3838300443

Requirements Engineering: From System Goals to UML Models to Software Specifications

Provides a systematic and practical approach to the engineering of high quality requirements. Covers the entire requirements lifecycle and integrates state-of-the-art techniques for requirements elicitation, evaluation, specification, analysis and evolution.
Author: Axel van Lamsweerde Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; (9 Jan 2009) ISBN-10: 0470012706 ISBN-13: 978-0470012703

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BPMN Books
The Microguide to Process Modeling in BPMN
A succinct and accessible book on BPMN. Clearly lays out the role of decisions and business rules. An easy to read book giving solid grounding in the core Business Process Modelling concepts. Includes some real-world practical experience and suggestions.
Authors: Rick Geneva, Tom Debevoise Publisher: Booksurge Llc; (11 Jul 2008) ISBN-10: 1419693107 ISBN-13: 978-1419693106

Business Process Driven SOA Using BPMN and BPEL

Provides a detailed understanding of the BPMN standard for business process modelling and analysis. Explains how to automatically translate BPMN into Business Process Execution Language (BPEL) and execute business processes on Serviceoriented Architecture (SOA) platforms.
Authors: Kapil Pant, Matjaz Juric Publisher: Packt Publishing Limited; (28 Aug 2008) ISBN-10: 1847191460 ISBN-13: 978-1847191465

The Process: Business Process Modeling Using BPMN

This book is about process thinking, and process modelling as the path to business innovation. The book is written in a novel format and based on a real company that the authors guided through the process modelling process.
Authors: Alexander Grosskopf, Gero Decker, Mathias Weske Publisher: Meghan Kiffer Pr; (Mar 2009) ISBN-10: 0929652266 ISBN-13: 978-0929652269

BPMN Modeling and Reference Guide: Understanding and Using BPMN

This book is aimed at business users and process modelling practitioners. It provides an easily understood introduction to the key components of BPMN. Starting off with simple models, it progresses into more sophisticated patterns. Exercises help cement comprehension and understanding.
Authors: Stephen A. White, Derek Miers Publisher: Future Strategies Inc; (10 Sep 2008) ISBN-10: 0977752720 ISBN-13: 978-0977752720

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Development Lifecycle Books

The Rational Unified Process: An Introduction
A helpful introduction to the Rational Unified Process (RUP). Short and easy to read. Describes the motivation and ideas that define RUP and outlines the overall structure and content of the development process.
Author: Philippe Kruchten rd Publisher: Addison Wesley; 3 edition (18 Dec 2003) ISBN-10: 0321197704 ISBN-13: 978-0321197702

The Rational Unified Process Made Easy: A Practitioners Guide to the RUP
A comprehensive guide to modern software development practices using the Rational Unified Process. This book teaches the key points involved in planning and managing iterative projects, the fundamentals of component design and software architecture, and the proper application of use cases.
Authors: Per Kroll, Philippe Kruchten Publisher: Addison Wesley (17 April 2003) ISBN-10: 0321166094 ISBN-13: 978-0321166098

The Art of Agile Development

Explains Agile development clearly and entertainingly. This book does a good job of presenting all the ideas and concepts needed to start putting Agile into practice. A very digestible book, written in a down to earth manner.
Authors: James Shore, Chromatic st Publisher: OReilly Media; 1 edition (26 Oct 2007) ISBN-10: 0596527675 ISBN-13: 978-0596527679

Changing Software Development: Learning to Become Agile

This book explains why software development is an exercise in change management and organisational intelligence. It contains lots of practical advice and case studies to explain how and why knowledge, learning and change are important in the development process.
Authors: Allan Kelly Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (11 Jan 2008) ISBN-10: 047051504X ISBN-13: 978-0470515044

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Succeeding with Agile: Software Development Using Scrum

A definitive, realistic and practical guide to implementing Scrum. This book presents detailed recommendations, powerful tips, and real-world case studies drawn from experience helping hundreds of software organisations make Scrum and Agile work.
Authors: Mike Cohn st Publisher: Addison Wesley; 1 edition (5 Nov 2009) ISBN-10: 0321579364 ISBN-13: 978-0321579362

DSDM: Business Focused Development

This book explains how DSDM helps to deliver business benefits more rapidly. It contains a wide variety of case studies showing DSDM in practice in both large and small organisations and details new guidelines for using DSDM in conjunction with other methods and notations like XP and UML.
Authors: Sanford DSDM Consortium, Jennifer Stapleton (Editor) nd Publisher: Addison Wesley; 2 edition (15 Nov 2002) ISBN-10: 0321112245 ISBN-13: 978-0321112248

Software Project Management Books

Principles of Software Engineering Management
Provides an insight into the critical success factors for software development projects. Full of practical guidelines, examples, methods and templates for solving some of the most challenging aspects of project management. Very easy and enjoyable to read.
Authors: Tom Gilb, Susannah Finzi Publisher: Addison-Wesley; (1 Jan 1988) ISBN-10: 0201192462 ISBN-13: 978-0201192469

The Mythical Man Month

A classic reference for software project managers. Many of the principles and insights still hold true. This updated version includes additional chapters that inspect the current state of software development and project management.
Author: Frederick P Brooks Jr. nd Publisher: Addison-Wesley, 2 edition (8 Aug 1995) ISBN-10: 0201835959 ISBN-13: 978-0201835953

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Object Solutions: Managing the Object-Oriented Project

Written by one of the founders of the UML, this book addresses the specific challenges of managing object-oriented projects. A very practical approach with lots of shared experiences.
Author: Grady Booch Publisher: Addison-Wesley; (13 Nov 1995) ISBN-10: 0805305947 ISBN-13: 978-0805305944

Surviving Object-Oriented Projects: A Managers Guide

This book has an interactive format, that is light and easy to read. Includes lots of observations and principles. Based specifically on object-oriented projects.
Author: Alistair Cockburn Publisher: Addison-Wesley; (6 Feb 1998) ISBN-10: 0201498340 ISBN-13: 978-0201498349

Managing The Software Process

This book provides a practical guide to improving the software development and maintenance process. The content draws on the authors experience gained at the Software Engineering Institute (SEI).
Author: Watts S Humphery Publisher: Addison-Wesley; (1 Jan 1989) ISBN-10: 0201180952 ISBN-13: 978-0201180954

Software Estimation Best Practices, Tools and Techniques

A practical and accessible guide to software estimation for anyone involved in software development. This book provides a detailed explanation of the various tools and methods available in estimating software size, development effort, cost and schedule.
Author: Murali Chemuturi Publisher: J Ross Publishing (10 Sep 2009) ISBN-10: 1604270241 ISBN-13: 978-1604270242

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