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by Laurent Parenteau

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2010-02-27 :: Laurent Parenteau // reviews
Book Review : Applying UML and Patterns

In Applying UML and Patterns: An Introduction to Object-Oriented Analysis and Design and Iterative Development, Craig Larman discuss many topics.  In fact, he covers pretty much all aspects of software development such as use cases, object-oriented analysis, agile and iterative development, architecture, design patterns, UML, and domain modeling.  He doesn’t only touch those subjects; he [...]

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2010-01-23 :: Laurent Parenteau // reviews
Easy sequence diagrams

You’re probably familiar with the philosophy “do one thing and do it well“.  It’s often harder to do then it seems, especially in the software world.  You start with a great idea, but you can’t simply run with it.  You have to add features over features and before you even notice, you’ve got this big [...]

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2009-12-17 :: Laurent Parenteau // reviews
UML modeling tools reviews : MagicDraw UML

Well, looks like a new contender for best UML modeling tool is entering the ring : MagicDraw UML.  Unfortunately, it is neither free or open source.  But, since they sent me an evaluation key for their MagicDraw UML 16.6 SP1 Enterprise edition, I though that I should give it a try anyway.  But, to keep [...]

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2009-08-24 :: Laurent Parenteau // tips & tricks
Dia Mini-Course

I just found this great Dia Mini-Course at BeginLinux. Everything is explained, from installation (Ubuntu and Windows) to drawing diagrams and exporting your result. This will get you started in minutes. As you may already know, Dia is my diagramming tool of choice, and I’ve reviewed it as part of my UML Modeling Tools review [...]

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