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OO Design I: Object-Oriented Analysis, Lifecycle and UML

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(1.2 ceu)

The promises of OO design—improved development times, better maintainability, better usability—cannot be achieved unless you implement design with a formal process of development. Using a language’s object-oriented features, such as derivation, does not make the program object-oriented. To create an effective design, the first step in the process is building a conceptual or analysis model, which will evolve into the implementation-level design. Analysis concerns itself primarily with the large structure of a program, while design involves the fine details needed for implementation, but often both activities are conducted in parallel. Without the underpinnings of a good analysis model, however, the resulting design will not perform effectively.

This course focuses on building the OO analysis model. It starts with a brief discussion of the OO development process from the programmer;s perspective. Then the instructor defines in depth principles of object orientation, reviewing the characteristics that actually comprise a true "object." The course also covers requirements gathering, the role of the UI in design, use-case analysis, and object modeling. UML is presented in context throughout this discussion. Emphasis is placed on the practical application of OO principles and techniques, including UML, to solving real-world problems. You work through a significant example in class. Fee includes course materials.

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