Agile Modeling (AM) is a practice-based methodology for effective modeling and documentation of software-based systems.   At a high level AM is a collection of best practices, depicted in the pattern language map below (click on the practice for information).  At a more detailed level AM is a collection of values, principles, and practices for modeling software that can be applied on a software development project in an effective and light-weight manner. 

Important thought: Let's keep the modeling baby but throw out the bureaucracy bathwater.  ;-)

Where to Start:

Read the following in order:

1. An Introduction to Agile Modeling
2. Agile Model Driven Development (AMDD)
3. Agile Modeling Best Practices
4. Where Do I Start?
5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
6. Principles of AM
7. Practices of AM

Important Pages At this Site:

• Active Stakeholder Participation
• Agile Model Driven Development (AMDD)
• Agile Modeling and RUP
• Agile Modeling and XP
• Agile Models Distilled
• Agile Requirements Change Management
• Downloads
• Enterprise Modeling Anti Patterns
• Essays and Other Resources
• Examining the Model Driven Architecture (MDA)
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
• Generalizing Specialists
• Inclusive Models
• An Introduction to Agile Modeling
• Introduction to the Diagrams of UML 2.0 
• Modeling Style Guidelines
• Phases Examined
• Practices of AM
• Principles of AM
• Simple Tools or CASE Tools?
• Site Map
• Training in Agile Model Driven Development
• Values of AM
• Where Do I Start?

Recent Additions to the AM Site

• Agile Requirements Best Practices
• Agile Usability: User Experience Efforts on Agile Software Projects
• Comparing the Various Approaches to Modeling in Software Development
• Enterprise Modeling Anti-Patterns
• Examining the "Big Requirements Up Front" Approach
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
• How Can Enterprise-level Professionals Be Agile?
• Interviewing Tips and Techniques for IT Professionals
• The "Model a Bit Ahead" Pattern
• Overcoming Common Requirements Modeling Challenges
• Where Do I Start?
• Why Extend the UML Beyond Object and Component Technology?

Important External Links

• Agile Data Site
• Agile Modeling Newsletter

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