Convergent Architecture: Building Model-Driven J2EE Systems with UML (OMG Press)

The only complete technical guide to building integrated business systems using the convergent architecture approach
In his groundbreaking Business Engineering with Object Technology (0-471-04521-7), David Taylor introduced the concept of convergent architecture (CA), a framework for building the business design directly into the software systems that support it. Now, in this important follow-up to that 1995 classic, expert Richard Hubert provides systems developers and architects with their first complete blueprint for building integrated CA business systems using the hottest technologies, including Enterprise JavaBeans, XML, UML, Rational Rose, and others. Following a detailed introduction to the elements of CA, he walks readers through the entire CA design and implementation process, using examples in Java and EJB to illustrate key points.
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For information technology strategists, chief architects, project managers and software developers, Hubert explains the role of information technology architecture in overall strategy, how to achieve the advantages of solid architecture across multiple teams and globally distributed organizations, how existing organizations can evolve to new levels of architectural quality, and how a big picture can simplify diverse constellations. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

RICHARD HUBERT is an accomplished software architect who has won numerous international awards for large-scale software systems and architectural tools. As founding director of Interactive Objects Software GmbH (iO), he leads a large team of professional architects who apply Convergent Architecture across diverse industry segments. In 2000, iO introduced its Architectural IDE for MDA, ArcStyler. The author is also an active contributor to the OMG's MDA standardization effort.