UML was yet another fad overdone. Many IT fads do produce useful niches or specific products, but the impression given at the time is they'll replace most of wh

UML was yet another fad overdone. Many IT fads do produce useful niches or specific products, but the impression given at the time is they'll replace most of what came before. That's rarely the case. I can list about 25 "trends" like that since the late 80's. Chasing fads has gummed up too many stacks and standards.