Software engineering unit 3
UNIT 3 What is UML The UML stands for Unified modeling language, is a standardized general-purpose visual modeling language in the field of Software Engineering. It is used for specifying, visualizing, constructing, and documenting the primary artifacts of the software system. It helps in designing and characterizing, especially those software systems that incorporate the concept of Object orientation. It describes the working of both the software and hardware systems. Characteristics of UML The UML has the following features: It is a generalized modeling language. It is distinct from other programming languages like C++, Python, etc. It is interrelated to object-oriented analysis and design. It is used to visualize the workflow of the system. It is a pictorial language, used to generate powerful modeling artifacts. Conceptual Modeling Before moving ahead with the concept of UML, we should first understand the basics of the concep...