This new edition has been fully revised to include the new elements of BABOK 2 (Business Analyst Book of Knowledge 2) and UML 2.1.2.
Includes a set of ROSE files for optional use with the hands-on project. If the ROSE files are used, the reader will learn to use this tool to effectively document user requirements and business rules.
Cuts to the point and covers only what the Business Analyst needs to know to effectively use object-oriented technology.
Assumes no prior knowledge of business analysis, IT, or object-orientation.
Written for the beginner Business Analyst or Business Analyst student who wants to learn the skills necessary to perform their role on an object-oriented project.
Skills are presented in a clear, step-by-step, hands-on style using a real-world case study in order to teach the procedure for applying object-orientation and UML during business analysis.
Table of Contents:
Chapter 1 - Who Are IT Business Analysts? Chapter 2 - The Business Analyst's Perspective on Object Orientation Chapter 3 - Steps of B.O.O.M Chapter 4 - Analyzing End-to-End Business Processes Chapter 5 - Scoping the IT Project with System Use Cases Chapter 6 - Storyboarding the User's Experience Chapter 7 - Life Cycle Requirements for Key Business Objects Chapter 8 - Gathering Across-the-Board Rules with Class Diagrams Chapter 9 - Optimizing Consistency and Reuse in Requirements Documentation Chapter 10 - Designing Test Cases and Completing the Project Chapter 11 - What Developers Do with Your Requirements Appendix A - The B.O.O.M Process Appendix B - Business Requirements Document (BRD) Template Appendix C - Business Requirements Document Example: CPP Case Study Appendix D - Decision Table Template Appendix E - Test Script Template Appendix F - Glossary of Symbols Appendix G - Glossary of Terms and Further Reading