James Rumbaugh

Initially I rated this book with four stars. However, the more I refer to it, in preparation of my programming classes, the more I discover. This book is a very good UML reference, to be sure. But the discussions about modelling, design, and good programming, are true jewels. Don't give up. Keep digging and you will find them. The language if often technical to the point of despair, but no more than it needs to be: precision is crucial in such a book.