Grady Booch and his co-authors draw upon the rich and varied results of object-oriented software development projects and offer improved methods for their analysis and design, lightly making use of UML notation. Booch illustrates essential concepts, explains the method, and shows successful applications in a variety of fields. Booch also gives pragmatic advice on a host of issues, including classification, implementation strategies, and cost-effective project management. A two-time winner of Software Development's coveted Jolt Cola Product Excellence Award!