The Software Development module I’ve booked onto – part of my planned ascent to an MSc Computing (Software Engineering) – focusses on systems modelling using UML as well as good software design principles. I’ve read around the subject of UML a little in prep for this module, but just want to dive straight in and get playing as that’s the best way for me to learn.
The UML modelling tool we’re using on the course is Visual Paradigm (v14) – which looks like a lot of fun! There’s lots of tutorials and learning guides on their website here. Once my TU812 EMA (boo) is out the way, I’ll be able to spend some time going through these and getting a handle on the VP platform (yay).
For now I’m just installing it so I can see which features come part of the free, time-bound academic license we get as part of the course. I’m hoping the Business Process Modelling (BPMN) functionality is included*, but suspect I’ll have to pay for my own pro licence to get that. I can see that would be worth it though, to help formalise and add structure to the process improvement work I’m currently doing as a finance consultant. [Read more…] about Visual Paradigm