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The use of models in the design of complex engineering systems is a longstanding tradition that is almost as old as engineering. Yet, its applicability to software has often been questioned. In this chapter, we explain why modeling and model-based techniques are, in fact, the only viable way of coping with the kind of complexity that is encountered in modern software systems (and, in particular, in embedded and real-time systems). The essentials of model-driven development methods are explained and the role that the Unified Modeling Language plays in them is described. The ability to customize UML for such purposes is also covered.
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Selic, B. (2003). Models, Software Models and UML. In: Lavagno, L., Martin, G., Selic, B. (eds) UML for Real. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-306-48738-1_1
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