
Need for modeling tools rises with design complexity
Over the years, a highly popular feature at the annual
Embedded Systems Conference has been classes on advanced
system modeling tools. The tradition continues this week in
Boston, with a list of classes and product offerings from the
likes of Artisan Software Tools, I-Logix, Pathfinder Solutions,
Popkins Software, Project Technology and Rational Software,
to name a few.

UML evolves total system perspective
Model approach eclipses code writing
UML graphics bridge diverse systems
Forging a real-time spec for models
Code generation speeds debug cycle

Risks of modeling language design can be managed
Extreme programming ensures robust software systems
A method for making UML directly executable