An approach to class diagram design

An approach to class diagram design is suggested in this paper. The approach is based on the analysis of behavioral software models represented by collaboration diagrams. An analytical form of collaboration diagrams representation is suggested. Rules that define relations between class diagram constituents by analyzing the analytical representation of collaboration diagrams are presented. An approach to defining the relations between class diagram constituents that is based on these rules is suggested. An example of class diagram design by analyzing collaboration diagrams according to the suggested approach is presented.