Applying Use Cases: A Practical Guide (2nd Edition)

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Summary: A step by step guide to using Use Cases
Review: This is an excellent resource for those who apply uses cases in their design. It is very thorough, and detailed. Note, however that this is a book ONLY about Use Cases, don't expect any other technique. I would say that this is the most complete book on this subject. Should be used in conkunction with other techniques such as Object Modelling, etc. The end of the book contains a valuable information about cost estimating a project. This is definetely a reference book. Should be in your side while you are doing a JAD session or JAD documentation.

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Summary: Awesome Book
Review: This is one book that does not make me bored. The topics are articulated through short, consistent, and related stories, which add the effectiveness of the book. If you want to learn about use cases and the UML User Guide does not give you complete understanding, then buy this book. It is worth it.

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Summary: Terrific resource
Review: Though small, thin, and expensive, this books packs a ton of useful information. It is well worth the price. UML is a complex subject and the authors do a great job with clear examples of what use cases (to a midlevel depth of complexity) should look like. Yes, the story that goes along with it is a bit hokey, but it makes for light reading between the mass of valuable and important data. I expect to use this a reference for quite a while.

Rating:
Summary: Terrific resource
Review: Though small, thin, and expensive, this books packs a ton of useful information. It is well worth the price. UML is a complex subject and the authors do a great job with clear examples of what use cases (to a midlevel depth of complexity) should look like. Yes, the story that goes along with it is a bit hokey, but it makes for light reading between the mass of valuable and important data. I expect to use this a reference for quite a while.