cheers nick. -----Original Message----- From: Nick de Voil" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [mailto:Nick de Voil" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>] Sent: 04 January 2002 14:58 To: CF-Talk Subject: Re: System Design/Analysis
> Hi, What is the standard for designing systems on the web? I am > thinking of UML techniques etc? Software packages used? I think the most time-honoured answer is "not" ;-) Seriously though, UML is definitely the standard these days, and if you want software tools for it then I can recommend ArgoUML - it's a little buggy and incomplete but it has one *big* advantage over the market leader, Rational Rose - the price is right. But if you're working with relational databases like most CF people, then in my opinion the single most valuable technique at your disposal is entity modelling (logical data modelling, E-R modelling). Like another comparatively old-fashioned technique, dataflow modelling, it helps you turn requirements into software by imposing a discipline on your thought process. UML doesn't do that so much, it's more of a blank slate. Personally, fwiw, I only find UML useful for documenting Java/C++ programs. For website analysis and design I use entity modelling combined with a homegrown HTTP-oriented variant of dataflow modelling. Nick ______________________________________________________________________ Dedicated Windows 2000 Server PIII 800 / 256 MB RAM / 40 GB HD / 20 GB MO/XFER Instant Activation � $99/Month � Free Setup http://www.pennyhost.com/redirect.cfm?adcode=coldfusiona FAQ: http://www.thenetprofits.co.uk/coldfusion/faq Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Unsubscribe: http://www.houseoffusion.com/index.cfm?sidebar=lists
