Create UML diagrams after or before coding?

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Published on 2010-04-23T20:44:23Z Indexed on 2010/04/23 21:13 UTC
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I can clearly see the benefits of having UML diagrams showing your infrastructure of the application (class names, their members, how they communicate with each other etc).

I'm starting a new project right now and have already structured the database (with visual paradigm). I want to use some design patterns to guide me how to code the classes.

I wonder, should I code the classes first before I create UML diagram of it (maybe out of the code... seems possible) or should I first create UML diagram and then code (or generate code from the UML, seems possible that too).

What are you experiences telling you is the best way?

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