The Elements of UML Style is for all developers who create models using the Unified Modeling Language (UML), especially in teams where understandability and consistency are critical. The author describes a collection of standards and guidelines for creating effective UML diagrams that will be concise and easy to understand. This book provides conventions for: * Class diagrams * Use case diagrams * Sequence diagrams * Activity diagrams * State chart diagrams * Collaboration diagrams * Deployment diagrams * Component diagrams The Elements of UML Style sets the rules for style that will improve your productivity.