What is UML?
UML (Unified Modeling Language) is a visual model language used in software development. It was originally developed by Object Management Group, a consortium of over one thousand companies for the purpose of exchanging models and abstraction between different parts of the software development life cycle.
There are different flavors ofUML, including Unified Modeling Languageachi (UML 2), Unified Modeling Language Extended2 (UML 2.5), and Unified Modeling Language Version 3 (UML3). Each has different advantages and disadvantages that are outlined in the following sections.
Advantages of usingUML:
-It is a standard modeling language that is used across many industries and teams.
-It can facilitate the exchange of designs among developers.
-It can be used to document requirements, design, test, and implementation plans.
-It can help trace defects back to their source.
Disadvantages of usingUML:
-Its complexity may be too high for some teams or projects.
-Theological considerations may need to be taken into account when designing diagrams inUML.