README.txt

Rem
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The project aims to the creation of an UML tool suitable both for academia and the industry, including Ivar Jacobson's proposed extensions for Aspect-Oriented Software Development (AOSD).

- Creation of a cross-platform (Linux, Windows & Mac OS X) UML editor, using C++;
- Allow users to create (in its first release) use case, sequence and class diagrams;
- Include AOSD extensions to create models for aspects, pointcuts and advices;
- Provide interoperability through the export of diagrams using the XMI standard;
- Deliver a high-quality code base, thoroughly unit- and functionally tested;
- Provide a usable, standard and easy-to-use user interface.

The name "Rem" stands for "Requirements and Entity Modeler" but is also a reference to Rem Koolhaas, one of the greatest urbanists and architects of all time. The icon of the application is a stylized representation of one of Koolhaas’ major works, the building of the Seattle Public Library.