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the_drow
the_drow

Reputation: 19181

A productive alternative to UML

I find UML hard to create quickly.
I'd like to put my ideas more quickly, especially for small open sourced projects.
If it was big enough I'd bother with UML but the project is too small for this kind of thing.
I don't want yet another tool that will make me think "nehh I'll do it later".
Any suggestions?

Upvotes: 9

Views: 5013

Answers (5)

Domchi
Domchi

Reputation: 10813

For me, UML somehow always seemed to complicate things more than help them. However, I found yUML to work perfectly for quick sketches just like the ones you mention.

Upvotes: 7

schoetbi
schoetbi

Reputation: 12856

UML itself is a specification of a language that is intended to ease communication. It can be used differently, or for different purposes. Martin Fowler suggests some Uml-modes. The main uses are the blueprint the Sketch and the Language mode.

I favor to use the Sketch sice it gives you the freedom to use some diagram or not. Just as you like.

Upvotes: 2

chimp
chimp

Reputation: 1849

UML is not a tool, it's a language.

If you want a tool that is quick and easy, I'd recommend a whiteboard. If you need a permanent copy of your design, take a photo of the whiteboard.

Upvotes: 6

Eugene Ryzhikov
Eugene Ryzhikov

Reputation: 17359

I use Backpack from 37signals for many years. You can open free account there. Here is the link http://www.backpackit.com/

Upvotes: 0

foobarfuzzbizz
foobarfuzzbizz

Reputation: 58637

You could use a blog (WordPress is quick) or a mind map (here's one free on Sourceforge)

Upvotes: 5

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