This page is supposed to give answers to frequently asked questions regarding UML.
As any other page in this wiki, the page is editable by anyone, so don't hesitate to add useful stuff.
General Information
What does UML stand for?
Unified Modeling Language
What is UML used for?
See UsagesOfUml
Who is in charge of the language?
The ObjectManagementGroup (OMG)
Know any good books on UML?
See GoodBooksOnUml
Any free tool available to design UML diagrams?
Know any good sites on UML?
Where can I find examples of the various UML diagrams?
Are there any UML Certifications worth pursuing?
See UmlCertifications
Know any good UML discussion groups?
The JavaRanch forum, of course
Use Case Diagrams
What is the difference between generalization, the "extends" relationship and the "include" relationship?
UseCasesGeneralizationVsExtendsVsInclude
CategoryUml CategoryFaq