Recently, I have been asked to evaluate a UML modeling tool, ArgoUML and below are my initial impressions on this tool:
- More standards compliant (have to be familiar with all UML terms, in order to efficiently use this application!)
- Generation of source code from the model (which is not supported in Visio)
- Supports Java, C#, C++ and PHP too.
- Pretty fast in execution, even though the UI is based on Java.. (may be I tried only small example!)
- Usability is okay – easy to understand the UI.
- And its FREE!
I have always dreamed of designing a complete Java application using any modeling tools and I think AgroUML will help me in realizing my dream!
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mmmm argoUML is not bad, but i recommend you tu take a look at starUML, it’s also free and i think it’s much better
ArgoUML sucks, it has version 0.24. Bouml rocks
Javi,
Thanks for the information. StarUML is also promising.
Pene,
I am sure that ArgoUML will grow big and wil include more features.
Try Gaphor
http://gaphor.devjavu.com/
It’s UML 2.0 compliant
BOUML:
Cons:
- Non free nor open source
- Demo is not usable (no option to safe a project and no diagram modeller)
- Won’t work under Windows 7 x64
Pro:
- nothing found in the demo but the professional version seems to be somewhat useful
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