modeling methods

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Hello
Can one model the details of a method in UML or is there another tool to achieve that. i.e. to create a flowchart for a specific method?

Hong Anderson

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You can use Interaction Diagrams like sequence diagrams, communication diagrams.

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Frankly, if a method is so complex that you feel the urge to depict it in UML, your best bet is to split it into several smaller methods.

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You can also use Activity Diagrams. But no need to model every method using Activity Diagrams unless you're doing Executable UML (xUML).

Hayssam Hajar

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Thanks Kengkaj and Ilja.
Good point Ilja. I had a feeling I should be splitting my longer methods so it's nice to hear it from the experts.