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13 reasons for UML�s descent into darkness

 
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Hey guys,

I would like to get some feedback on an article I wrote about UML's failure to meet the expectations in the last few years: http://littletutorials.com/2008/05/15/13-reasons-for-umls-descent-into-darkness

Thank you
 
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The Unified Modeling Language is a wonderful technology tool, if used properly and intelligently. In order to effectively use UML, you need to identify when it will be beneficial to use and when not to use it.

Attempting to design a large-scale, object-oriented, distributed information system without UML is foolhardy and will probably result in failure.

If you are working on a small marketing website or CS homework assignments, then using UML typically does not make sense.
 
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An interesting collection of points.

One thing I would like is perhaps a guide to a better solution. I can appreciate many of the shortcomings of UML, but at the same time, what could be suggested as an alternative? Something is better than nothing, isn't it?

-Cameron McKenzie
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