UML for the IT Business Analyst: A Practical Guide to Object-Oriented Requirements Gathering
by Howard Podeswa
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Author: Howard PodeswaEdition: Paperback
Published: 2005-06-07
ISBN: 1592009123
Number of pages: 400
Publisher: Course Technology PTR
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Book Review: Must read for business analysts
Summary: 5 Stars
UML is an excellent tool for communicating business and functional requirements. Podeswa does an excellent job how to best utilize UML, as when as how to elicit better requirements. With his background as a BA and trainer, the book is excellently written and very easy to follow. Senior BA's will find it a quick read with excellent points to improve our quality of work. Others will be able to follow is real world example as Podeswa walks through the requirements gathering process with examples and the rationale behind certain approaches.
I'd also recommend this book for any of your staff interested in a BA role or development management interfacing with business teams.
Summary of UML for the IT Business Analyst: A Practical Guide to Object-Oriented Requirements Gathering
The IT Business Analyst is one of the fastest growing roles in the IT industry. Business Analysts are found in almost all large organizations and are important members of any IT team whether in the private or public sector. "UML for the IT Business Analyst" provides a clear, step-by-step guide to how the Business Analyst can perform his or her role using state-of-the-art object-oriented technology. Business analysts are required to understand object-oriented technology although there are currently no other books that address their unique needs as non-programmers using this technology. Assuming no prior knowledge of business analysis, IT, or object-orientation, material is presented in a narrative, chronological, hands-on style using a real-world case study. Upon completion of "UML for the IT Business Analyst," you will have created an actual business requirements document using all of the techniques of object-orientation required of a Business Analyst. "UML for the IT Business Analyst" puts together all of the technology pieces needed to proficiently perform the Business Analyst role.Object-Oriented Design Books
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