Issue 6930: UML 2 Super / Realize keyword-stereotype (uml2-superstructure-ftf) Source: Simula Research Laboratory (Mr. Bran Selic, selic(at)acm.org) Nature: Uncategorized Issue Severity: Summary: Table 28 in the appendix identifying standard stereotypes identifies that the "realizes" stereotype of Abstraction has been retired. However, on page 110 it is stated that the notation for a Realization dependency is a dependency with the "realize" keyword attached to this. Although this could be explained by saying that the keyword has not been retired whereas the stereotype has, this is very confusing and appears contradictory. I suggest we eliminate the table entry in Table to 28 that specifies that the "realize" stereotype has been retired. The bigger problem, perhaps is that the difference between keywords and stereotypes is not properly explained anywhere (at least not where I could find it). Perhaps the Notation appendix should discuss this. Resolution: Revised Text: Actions taken: January 26, 2004: received issue March 9, 2005: closed issue Discussion: In the resolution to issue 6220, it was clarified that the notation for Realization that uses the “realize” keyword is invalid. Since there are no other uses of the “realize” keyword, the statement in Table 28 is now correct: this keyword is retir ed. Concerning the “bigger problem” alluded to in the issue, it is already raised as part of issues 6876 and 6877. Disposition: Closed, no change End of Annotations:===== ubject: UML 2 Super / Realize keyword-stereotype X-Mailer: Lotus Notes Release 6.0.2CF1 June 9, 2003 From: Branislav Selic Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2004 18:32:34 -0500 X-MIMETrack: Serialize by Router on D25ML05/25/M/IBM(Release 6.0.2CF1|June 9, 2003) at 01/26/2004 18:32:36, Serialize complete at 01/26/2004 18:32:36 Table 28 in the appendix identifying standard stereotypes identifies that the "realizes" stereotype of Abstraction has been retired. However, on page 110 it is stated that the notation for a Realization dependency is a dependency with the "realize" keyword attached to this. Although this could be explained by saying that the keyword has not been retired whereas the stereotype has, this is very confusing and appears contradictory. I suggest we eliminate the table entry in Table to 28 that specifies that the "realize" stereotype has been retired. The bigger problem, perhaps is that the difference between keywords and stereotypes is not properly explained anywhere (at least not where I could find it). Perhaps the Notation appendix should discuss this. Bran Selic Distinguished Engineer IBM Rational Software 770 Palladium Drive Kanata, Ontario, Canada K2V 1C8 ph. (613) 591-7915 fax (613) 599-3912 e-mail: bselic@ca.ibm.com