Agile Modeling: Effective Practices for eXtreme Programming and the Unified Process

PART I: INTRODUCTION TO AGILE MODELING.

Introduction.

Agile Modeling Values.

Core Principles.

Supplementary Principles.

Core Practices.

Supplementary Practices.

Order from Chaos: How the AM Practices Fit Together.

PART II: AGILE MODELING IN PRACTICE.

Communication.

Nurturing an Agile Culture.

Using the Simplest Tools Possible?

Agile Work Areas.

Agile Modeling Teams.

Agile Modeling Sessions.

Agile Documentation.

The UML and Beyond.

PART III: AGILE MODELING AND eXTREME PROGRAMMING (XP).

Setting the Record Straight.

Agile Modeling and eXtreme Programming.

Agile Modeling Throughout the XP Lifecycle.

Modeling During the XP Exploration Phase.

Modeling During an XP Iteration: Searching for Items.

Modeling During an XP Iteration: Totaling an Order.

PART IV: AGILE MODELING AND THE UNIFIED PROCESS.

Agile Modeling and the Unified Process.

Agile Modeling Throughout the Unified Process Lifecycle.

Agile Business Modeling.

Agile Requirements.

Agile Analysis and Design.

Agile Infrastructure Management.

Adopting AM on an UP Project.

PART V: LOOKING AHEAD.

Adopting Agile Modeling or Overcoming Adversity.

Conclusion: Choose to Succeed.

Glossary of Definitions and Abbreviations.

References and Suggested Reading.

Appendix A: Modeling Techniques.