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move between states, classifying their behavior according to transition triggers and constraining guards. State
Machine diagrams are used to capture system changes over time, typically being associated with particular
Classes (often a Class can have one or more State Machine diagrams used to fully describe its potential
states).
Visualize Package Arrangement
Package diagrams are used to help design the architecture of the system. They are used to organize
diagrams and elements into manageable groups, and to declare their dependencies.
Follow the Flow of Code
Activity diagrams are used to enable a better understanding of the flow of code. Activity diagrams illustrate the
dynamic nature of the system. This enables modeling of the flow of control between Activities and represents
the changes in state of the system.
See Also
· XML Technologies (See Code Engineering Using UML Models)
· MDA Transformations User Guide
· Visual Execution Analyzer in Enterprise Architect)
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