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muhammed-shihebi
muhammed-shihebi

Reputation: 134

When creating UML diagram should the constructors be written?

I have a homework that requires me to create a UML diagram for an actual Java program. But there are several constructors methods in the program and I'm confused. Should I add these constructors methods to the diagram or not?

Upvotes: 3

Views: 6393

Answers (1)

Ister
Ister

Reputation: 6328

As per UML specification (section 11.4.4 of version 2.5):

A constructor is an Operation having a single return result parameter of the type of the owning Class, and marked with the standard stereotype «Create».

If you're creating a diagram to document a code you should include all explicit constructors.

If you're building a model focusing on functionality constructors are typically omitted. But then your level of details is entirely different.

Upvotes: 6

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