SEMRUG: Bridging the Gap Between Use Cases and Design

The next Southeast Michigan Rational User Group (SEMRUG) is Bridging the Gap Between Use Cases and Design", presented by Ron Suarez, President of Object Insight. SEMRUG welcomes developers using all types of methodologies and software, as many of the techniques discussed are applicable in any environment.

Ann Arbor, MI - West Pole, Inc. announces the next meeting of SEMRUG – the Southeast Michigan Rational User Group on April 17. The topic is Bridging the Gap Between Use Cases and Design", presented by Ron Suarez, President of Object Insight. SEMRUG welcomes developers using all types of methodologies and software, as many of the techniques discussed are applicable in any environment.

The meeting will be held at IBM in Southfield, and is free. Networking begins at 5:30, with a presentation from 6 to 7 pm. To register for the event, call 734-995-6390 x16, email catherine@westpole.com, or visit www.semrug.org.

Mr. Suarez will review Use Cases, which describe sequences of actions performed by a user (actor) within a system to achieve a goal. Using real life examples, Mr. Suarez will illustrate how to find Analysis Classes; which describe, in a simple way, how business operations work. He will also begin a Design Model, which is used to translate the Analysis Classes into Objects that are used to develop software. In doing this Mr. Suarez will discuss what UML expert Doug Rosenberg calls Robustness Analysis", which can bridge the gap between a Use Case and design level diagrams.

Attendees will have an opportunity to enter a free drawing for a copy of Ivar Jacobson's book, "The Object Advantage", which contains some of the core background for the topic being presented. The drawing is sponsored by Object-Insight of Ann Arbor, which is also the refreshment sponsor for the meeting. Refreshments for the evening will include heavy hoursde vours.

About SEMRUG

A departure from the typical user group, SEMRUG is designed to help Rational users at all levels of the organization – not just the technically focused. Meeting topics support managers, project leaders and developers. Topics benefit organizations at all stages of implementation – from novice to experienced, as well as enterprises considering the benefits of Rational Software.

About the Presenter and Refreshment Sponsor

Ron Suarez, Ph.D., president Object Insight, is a serial entrepreneur, trainer and consultant who has worked in Object Technology since the 80's and Cognitive Science dating back to the 70's. He founded Arbor Intelligent Systems in 1988, and sold it in 1998, when he founded Object Insight. Object Insight is a Rational Business Alliance Partner and offers training, mentoring and web application development.

About the Group Sponsor

West Pole, Inc., (Ann Arbor) is a privately held provider of quality software solutions. West Pole has provided web and enterprise application development since 1997. West Pole is Michigans leading partner in Rational Software Corporations Business Alliance, and has been working with Rational tools since 1999. Three West Pole consultants are certified in the Rational Unified Process with three additional certifications in other selected disciplines. Clients include: ABN AMRO, Pfizer, ProQuest, Urban Science, the Michigan Municipal League, Ashley Mews (Syndeco Realty), among others. Additional information is available at www.westpole.com.