4. Glossary

Notation (Notation)

Graphic language following predefined rules.

Method

A set of organized activities (with inputs/outputs), enabling the production of a "product" to take place.

Case Study

Production of a "product" to test a concept (notation, method, etc.) in an operational environment.

Les 3 amis (The 3 Amigos)

Name given to the three methodologists: James Rumbaugh, Grady Booch and Ivar Jacobson, fathers of UML notation

Profile

A profile provides a generic extension mechanism for customizing UML and/or SysML models for specific business domains and/or platforms.

Modeling

Technique (usually associated with a method)...