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"Since its original introduction in 1997, the Unified Modeling Language has revolutionized software development. Every integrated software development environment in the world--open-source, standards-based, and proprietary--now supports UML and, more importantly, the model-driven approach to software development. This makes learning the newest UML standard, UML 2.0, critical for all software developers--and there isn't a better choice than this clear, step-by-step guide to learning the language." --Richard Mark Soley, Chairman and CEO, OMG If you're like most software developers, you're building systems that are increasingly complex. Whether you're creating a desktop application or an enterprise system, complexity is the big hairy monster you must manage. The Unified Modeling Language (UML) helps you manage this complexity. Whether you're looking to use UML as a blueprint language, a sketch tool, or as a programming language, this book will give you the need-to-know information on how to apply UML to your project. While there are plenty of books available that describe UML, Learning UML 2.0 will show you how to use it. Topics covered include: * Capturing your system's requirements in your model to help you ensure that your designs meet your users' needs * Modeling the parts of your system and their relationships * Modeling how the parts of your system work together to meet your system's requirements * Modeling how your system moves into the real world, capturing how your system will be deployed Engaging and accessible, this book shows you how to use UML to craft and communicate your project's design. Russ Miles and Kim Hamilton have written a pragmatic introduction to UML based on hard-earned practice, not theory. Regardless of the software process or methodology you use, this book is the one source you need to get up and running with UML 2.0.
i?{1/2}??The Teach Yourself in 24 Hours series of books from Sams has been a staple of anyone wanting to quickly come up-to-speed on a new technology. This book is not just a simple refresh of last yeari?{1/2}??s book, Scott has written it from the ground up for the Visual Studio 2010 and .NET 4.0 release. From the C# type system, to events and data, from ASP.NET Web to WPF Windows applications, Sams Teach Yourself Visual C# 2010 in 24 Hours will provide any developer new to the C# language a great foundation to build upon.i?{1/2}??
i?{1/2}??Shawn Weisfeld, Microsoft Visual C# MVP i?{1/2}??The key to learning software development is to have a great foundation. Sams Teach Yourself Visual C# 2010 in 24 Hours is a must-read for anyone who wants to learn C# from the beginning, or just brush up on its features. Scott Dorman brings a very knowledgeable, yet casual approach to his book that anyone with the desire to learn to program in .NET can be inspired by. I found a few gems that will enhance my future programming projects.i?{1/2}??i?{1/2}??Chris i?{1/2}??Woodyi?{1/2}?? Woodruff, Co-Host of Deep Fried Bytes Podcast i?{1/2}??This book is an excellent resource for anyone who is learning C# for the first time, migrating from Visual Basic, or catching up on the latest features of C#. It is full of information and should be on the desks of any developer who is becoming familiar with C# 2010.i?{1/2}??i?{1/2}??Jeff Julian, Managing Partner, AJI Software, Founder of GeeksWithBlogs.NET i?{1/2}??Scott Dorman has written an excellent reference book that not only covers the basic fundamentals of .NET 4.0 C# development, but also includes instruction and guidance on the finer points of advanced C# and development with Visual Studio 2010. The book is written in a clear and concise manner, with liberal usage of i?{1/2}??Did You Know,i?{1/2}?? i?{1/2}??By the Way,i?{1/2}?? and i?{1/2}??Watch Out!i?{1/2}?? sidebars that help provide the reader with informative i?{1/2}??sign postsi?{1/2}?? along their journey for re-enforcing key concepts, best practices, and anti-patterns. These invaluable sign posts really help to i?{1/2}??bring-it-homei?{1/2}?? to the reader with Scotti?{1/2}??s real-world commentary about why certain topics are critical in the overall understanding and use of the C# language and associated constructs. Whether you are a novice, intermediate, or professional developer, this book will certainly become a very handy, well-thumbed, desk reference for todayi?{1/2}??s highly productive .NET 4.0 C# developer.i?{1/2}??i?{1/2}??Jeff Barnes, Architect Microsoft Developer & Platform Evangelism, Microsoft Corporation i?{1/2}??This book covers all the bases, from the C# language, through the frameworks youi?{1/2}??ll use it with and the tools you need to be productive. The best way to learn is to do, and there is no shortage of doing here.i?{1/2}??i?{1/2}??Chris Burrows, C# Compiler Team, Microsoft Corporation i?{1/2}??Sams Teach Yourself Visual C# 2010 in 24 Hours gives you the jump start you need to be productive quickly. I found the book extremely clear to follow and laid out logically hour by hour to flow you through related topics. From novices to C# veterans, this book gives you all you need to understand all that is new in the 2010 release.i?{1/2}??i?{1/2}??Richard Jones, Microsoft MVP
This handbook introduces Rapid CD, a fast-paced, adaptive form of Contextual Design. It's a hands-on guide for anyone who needs practical guidance on how to use the Contextual Design process, and how to adapt it to tactical projects with tight timelines. Rapid Contextual Design provides detailed suggestions on structuring the project and customer interviews, conducting interviews, and running interpretation sessions. The handbook also walks you step-by-step through the consolidation process, along with visioning, storyboarding, and paper prototype interviewing. Throughout the handbook are actual examples from real projects run by InContext clients. Each chapter includes Tips, Do's and Don'ts, as well as guidance on what to think about and watch out for while running your project. The handbook also addresses how to fit the Contextual Design process into existing product development processes like RUP and XP and how to use Contextual Design data to create personas. CDTools documentation and usage guidance is included in the handbook. CDTools is InContext's commercially available software application designed specifically to support customer-centered design. Throughout this handbook, you'll find instructions for using CDTools for tracking interviewed users, capturing interpretation sessions notes, putting your Affinity diagram online, and publishing your Affinity to a browser for sharing with others.
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