UML Weekend Crash Course™ - To Parent Directory

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Preface
Features
First, as you go through each session, look for the following time status icons that let you
know how much progress you’ve made throughout the session:
The book also contains other icons that highlight special points of interest:
Note
Tip
Never
This flag is to clue you in to an important piece of information that you
should file away in your head for later.
This gives you helpful advice on the best ways to do things, or a tricky
technique that can make your UML modeling go smoother.
Never fail to check these items out because they provide warnings that you
should consider.
This states where in the other sessions related material can be found.
Cross-Ref
Accompanying CD-ROM
This Weekend Crash Course includes a CD-ROM. It contains trial software, a skills assessment
test, a copy of the UML standard, and some supplemental materials I think you will find it
useful. For a more complete description of each item on the CD-ROM, see Appendix B.
Reach Out
The publisher and I want your feedback. Please let us know of any mistakes in the book of if
a topic is covered particularly well. You can send your comments to the publisher at Wiley
Publishing, Inc., 909 Third Avenue, New York, NY, 10022 or e-mail them to www.wiley.com.
You also can e-mail me directly at tom@pender.com.
You are ready to begin your Weekend Crash Course. Stake out a weekend, stockpile some
snacks, cool the beverage of your choice, set your seat in the upright position, fasten your
seat belt, and get ready to learn the UML the easy way. Turn the page and start learning.