I Foundations of Object-Process Methodology.- 1 A Taste of OPM.- 2 Object-Process Diagrams.- 3 Object-Process Language.- 4 Objects and Processes.- II Concepts of OPM Systems Modeling.- 5Dynamics.- 6Structure.- 7Aggregation and Exhibition.- 8 Generalization and Instantiation.- 9 Managing Systems’ Complexity.- III Building Systems with OPM.- 10 Systems and Modeling.- 11 System Lifecycle and Evolution.- 12 States and Values.- 13 Advanced OPM Concepts.- 14 Systems Theory.- 15 Object-Oriented Modeling.- Appendix A: The ATM System.- References.

Object-Process Methodology (OPM) is a comprehensive novel approach to systems engineering. Integrating function, structure and behavior in a single, unifying model, OPM significantly extends the system modeling capabilities of current object-oriented methods. OPM system specification consists of a set of interrelated Object-Process Diagrams and an equivalent Formal English - a subset of natural English. The resulting graphic and textual system specification serves not only for communicating among system architects, domain experts, and prospective customers, but also for automated application generation.
OPM is a generic, domain-independent approach founded on the very basic elements of any system: objects and processes. As such, it is applicable to virtually any domain of business, engineering and science. Being intuitive and easy to understand and use, OPM enables system architects to document their natural train of thought. Equipped with a powerful holistic systems paradigm and relieved from the technicalities of unnatural languages, developers engage in creativity and discovery as they design complex system architectures.
The book presents the theory and practice of OPM with examples from various industry segments and engineering disciplines, as well as daily life.

A clear presentation of Object-Process Methodology (OPM), a paradigm shift in systems engineering Contains many examples drawn from the author's rich industrial experience as a high-tech consultant Exercises with solutions at the end of each chapter Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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