To develop a class diagram from a system description: identify nouns as classes, verbs between nouns as associations, and similarities between nouns as generalizations or inheritance hierarchies. An example class diagram for a library management system would include classes like Book, DVD, and Member connected by associations like loans and returns performed by classes like Member, Librarian, and DeskClerks. Association classes can also be used, and classes should follow naming conventions like singular nouns for class names.
To develop a class diagram from a system description: identify nouns as classes, verbs between nouns as associations, and similarities between nouns as generalizations or inheritance hierarchies. An example class diagram for a library management system would include classes like Book, DVD, and Member connected by associations like loans and returns performed by classes like Member, Librarian, and DeskClerks. Association classes can also be used, and classes should follow naming conventions like singular nouns for class names.
To develop a class diagram from a system description: identify nouns as classes, verbs between nouns as associations, and similarities between nouns as generalizations or inheritance hierarchies. An example class diagram for a library management system would include classes like Book, DVD, and Member connected by associations like loans and returns performed by classes like Member, Librarian, and DeskClerks. Association classes can also be used, and classes should follow naming conventions like singular nouns for class names.
To develop a class diagram from a system description: identify nouns as classes, verbs between nouns as associations, and similarities between nouns as generalizations or inheritance hierarchies. An example class diagram for a library management system would include classes like Book, DVD, and Member connected by associations like loans and returns performed by classes like Member, Librarian, and DeskClerks. Association classes can also be used, and classes should follow naming conventions like singular nouns for class names.
• nouns -> classes • verb between nouns -> association • similarity, category, type, kind -> generalization/inheritance • characteristics/attributes -> data members • operations/features -> functions Library Management System • books, dvd’s, members, ... • loans, returns, fine, etc • member, librarian, desk-clerks • .... Association Classes Is-A Rule Note • Class name should be singular • Class name is always a noun • The name of association is a verb (phrase)