The first edition of ?Applying UML and Patterns: An Introduction to Object-Oriented Analysis and Design? quickly emerged as the leading OOA/D introduction; translated to many languages and adopted in universities and businesses worldwide. In this second edition, well-known object technology and iterative methods leader Craig Larman refines and expands this text for developers and students new to OOA/D, the UML, patterns, use cases, iterative development, and related topics.

The book helps newcomers to OOA/D learn how to ?think in objects? by presenting three iterations of a single, cohesive case study, incrementally introducing the requirements and OOA/D activities, principles, and patterns that are most critical to success. It introduces the most frequently used UML diagramming notation, while emphasizing that OOA/D is much more than knowing UML notation. All case study iterations and skills are presented in the context of an ?agile? version of the Unified Process -- a popular, modern iterative approach to software development. Throughout, Larman presents the topics in a fashion designed for learning and comprehension.

Among the topics introduced in Applying UML and Patterns are: * requirements and use cases, * domain object modeling, * core UML, * designing objects with responsibilities, * ?Gang of Four? and other design patterns, * mapping designs to code (using Java as an example), * layered architectures, * architectural analysis, * package design, * iterative development, * the Unified Process.Foreword by Philippe Kruchten, the lead architect of the Rational Unified Process.

?Too few people have a knack for explaining things. Fewer still have a handle on software analysis and design. Craig Larman has both.? -John Vlissides, author, ?Design Patterns? and ?Pattern Hatching?

?This edition contains Larman's usual accurate and thoughtful writing. It is a very good book made even better.? -Alistair Cockburn, author, ?Writing Effective Use Cases? and ?Surviving OO Projects?