The document discusses UML (Unified Modeling Language), which is a standard modeling language used to visualize, specify, construct, and document software systems. It describes the 13 official UML diagram types and how UML can be used in different modes like sketching, blueprinting, or as a programming language. It also discusses the history and development of UML and the Rational Unified Process (RUP) iterative development framework often used with UML.

7. UML Diagrams Figure 1.2 p.12

8. UML Diagrams Table 1.1 p.11 rev Class Classes, properties, relationships Object Example configuration of instances Composite Structure Runtime decomposition of a Class Component Structure and connection of components Deployment Deployment of artifacts to nodes Package Compile time hierarchic structure Activity Procedural and parallel behaviour Use Case How users interact with a system State How events change an object over its life Sequence Interaction between Objects, emphasis on timing Communication Interaction between Objects, emphasis on links Interaction Overview Mix of Sequence and Activity diagrams for doc purposes Timing Interaction between Objects, emphasis on timing