Creating an xtUML Model (Part 1: The Diagrams)

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Overview

This session is an overview of the initial phases of the xtUML process--analysis and design, which are performed using UML diagrams. It covers the steps to construct these diagrams from existing requirements.

What You Will Learn

  • What details are needed before beginning?
  • What are the steps to assemble each diagram within the xtUML graphical model?
  • What diagrams support analysis and what diagrams are valuable to design?
  • When am I done with the graphical model?

Who Should Attend

  • Systems Engineers
  • SW Engineers/SW Architects
  • HW/Electrical Design Engineers
  • Systems Designers
  • Projects Managers for Systems Projects  

About the Presenter

Presenter Image Dean McArthur

Dean McArthur is a Technical Marketing Engineer, working on the BridgePoint xtUML product line at Mentor Graphics. As such, he assists consumer electronics, automotive, and medical equipment companies use advanced systems engineering and design practices during the development of their latest products.

McArthur began his career in the telecom industry. Since then, he has been a product designer, an entrepreneur, and an academic researcher, producing two patents. An author of several technical publications, Dean received a BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Waterloo. He also holds an MS in Engineering from McMaster University.

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