5 TECHNIQUES AT A GLANCE
5.1 INTRODUCTION
This chapter presents a set of core modeling concepts for applying CBD for
effective e-business systems. The purpose of this chapter is not describe a complete
definitive methodology, but to establish “just enough” semantics and notation using
practical techniques that lend themselves to a component oriented approach. Hints
and tips have been included to guide the reader. The following techniques are
presented in catalog form for ease of use:
• Business modeling.
• Business type modeling.
• Use case modeling.
• Collaboration modeling.
•
Architecture modeling.
• Interface specification modeling.
The techniques have evolved from numerous sources, including Sterling Software’s
Advisor method (Dodd, 1999), which was itself inspired by the ideas of Catalysis™
(D’Souza ansd Wills, 1998), as well as the author’s experiences in developing and
applying the SELECT Perspective ™ (Allen and Frost, 1998) approach. We’ll close
the chapter by providing some pointers on how the techniques are used in relation
to one another.
