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Package diagrams are a type of structural diagram in UML used to represent the organization and dependencies among packages, which are collections of related classes, interfaces, and sub-packages. They help in managing the complexity of large systems by providing a high-level view of the system architecture, showing how different parts of a system are grouped and interact with each other.
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Unified Modeling Language (UML) is a standardized modeling language that provides a set of graphical notation techniques to create visual models of object-oriented software systems. It is widely used to help software developers visualize, specify, construct, and document the artifacts of a software system, facilitating better design and communication among stakeholders.
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Structural diagrams are visual representations used in software engineering and system design to illustrate the static architecture of a system, showing the system's components and their relationships. They are essential for understanding, documenting, and communicating the structure of complex systems, facilitating the design and analysis of software architecture.
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System architecture is the conceptual model that defines the structure, behavior, and more views of a system, crucial for ensuring that the system's components work together seamlessly. It serves as a blueprint for both the system and the project developing it, facilitating communication among stakeholders and guiding the design and development process.
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A package is a bundled collection of items, information, or software components, designed to be transported, installed, or used as a single unit. It facilitates organization, distribution, and ease of use by encapsulating related elements together, often with metadata or instructions for proper handling.
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Dependency refers to a state where a system, individual, or entity relies on another for support, function, or sustenance. It can manifest in various forms such as economic, social, psychological, or technological, and often involves a complex interplay of power dynamics and resource allocation.
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Encapsulation is a fundamental principle in object-oriented programming that involves bundling the data and the methods that operate on the data into a single unit, or class, while restricting access to some of the object's components. This concept promotes modularity and enhances security by allowing controlled access and modification of the object's state through defined interfaces, typically using access specifiers like private, protected, and public.
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Modularity is a design principle that involves dividing a system into smaller, self-contained units or modules, each with a specific function, which can be independently developed and maintained. This approach enhances flexibility, scalability, and reusability, making complex systems easier to manage and evolve over time.
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Abstraction is the process of simplifying complex systems by focusing on the high-level overview and hiding the intricate details, allowing for easier understanding and manipulation. It is a fundamental principle in computer science and software engineering, enabling developers to manage complexity and enhance code reusability.
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A namespace is a container that holds a set of identifiers and allows the organization of code elements to avoid naming conflicts. By providing context, namespaces enable developers to use the same names for different entities in various parts of a program without ambiguity.
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SysML, or Systems Modeling Language, is a modeling language designed specifically for systems engineering applications, providing a standardized way to visualize, specify, analyze, and verify complex systems. It extends UML by incorporating requirements, behavior, structure, and parametric modeling to support a wide range of engineering disciplines and processes.
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