UML and Object-Oriented Design Foundations Course Course

Module 1: Introduction to OO Concepts & UML Basics

⏳ 30 minutes

• Key OO concepts: encapsulation, abstraction, inheritance, polymorphism

• Overview of UML notation and the purpose of different diagram types

Module 2: Use-Case & Activity Diagrams

⏳ 45 minutes

• Capturing functional requirements with actors, use cases, and system boundaries

• Modeling workflows and business processes with activity and swimlane diagrams

Module 3: Class & Object Diagrams

⏳ 1 hour

• Defining classes, attributes, methods, and visibility

• Relationships: associations, aggregations, compositions, and generalizations

Module 4: Sequence & Collaboration Diagrams

⏳ 45 minutes

• Modeling object interactions over time with lifelines and messages

• Collaboration diagrams for emphasizing structural organization

Module 5: State & Component Diagrams

⏳ 45 minutes

• Representing object lifecycle and state transitions with statecharts

• Modeling high-level system architecture and component dependencies

Module 6: Applying SOLID Principles & Design Patterns

⏳ 1 hour

• Single Responsibility, Open/Closed, Liskov Substitution, Interface Segregation, Dependency Inversion

• Implementing common patterns: Factory, Observer, Strategy, and Adapter

Module 7: From UML to Code & Reverse Engineering

⏳ 45 minutes

• Generating code skeletons from class diagrams using tools (e.g., Enterprise Architect, Visual Paradigm)

• Reverse-engineering existing codebases back into UML models

Module 8: Best Practices & Refactoring Techniques

⏳ 30 minutes

• Identifying design smells and applying refactoring strategies

• Collaborating with stakeholders using UML artifacts in Agile and documentation workflows

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