Augmenting Use Case View for Modeling

Mathematical, graphical and intuitive models are often constructed in the development process of computational systems. The Unified Modeling Language (UML) is one of the most popular modeling languages used by practicing software engineers. This paper critically examines UML models and suggests an augmented use case view with the addition of new constructs for modeling software. It also shows how a use case diagram can be enhanced. The improved modeling constructs are presented with examples for clarifying important design and implementation issues.

Authors:

• Pradip Peter Dey
• Bhaskar Raj Sinha
• Mohammad Amin
• Hassan Badkoobehi

Keywords:

• Software architecture
• software design
• Unified Modeling Language (UML)
• user interface.

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