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UML Mini-scenarios
Five UML modelling exercises from a 2008 master's project — classifieds, betting pools, construction tracking, and parking lots — used as compact scenarios to practise analysis and design.
5 posts in total
Posts in this series, in order
Why UML Still Matters: A Shared Language for Software Design
Master the art of visual software design—discover how UML transforms complex requirements into clear, shared understanding through practical mini-scenarios that bridge business needs and technical solutions
Mini-scenario: Web Classifieds
Build a complete web classifieds platform from scratch—follow the UML modeling journey from user stories to class diagrams, creating a subscription-based system with featured ads, categories, and payment integration
Mini-scenario: Lottery Pool Control System
Streamline group lottery management with smart automation—design a UML-modeled system that handles participant registration, payment tracking, prize distribution, and eliminates the chaos of manual pool coordination
Mini-scenario: Construction Control
Transform chaotic construction management into systematic control—explore UML modeling for tracking materials, comparing supplier prices, managing inventory, and ensuring project transparency from planning to completion
Mini-scenario: PARKING
Design a complete parking management solution—master UML use case modeling for ticket generation, space tracking, payment processing, and customer flow optimization in commercial parking facilities