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Platypus of Modeling Languages

I love the concept of the platypus. Many people like to joke that the platypus was designed by a committee. I like the fact that so many really smart people couldn't figure out the platypus for so many years.

Bruce Silver takes a look at the Business Process Modeling Notation (BPMN) from the OMG.

With the proper mapping/modeling of processes to BAM initiatives, I like how Silver explains what he likes and dislikes about BPMN. It provides a strong guide to those looking to build off an industry standard.

NOTE - My favorite quote is:

Some of BPMN’s problems, such as the lack of a standard XML storage and interchange format or a specification for minimal compliance, are so basic they make you wonder how it has succeeded in becoming the one important standard in BPM.

Sounds a lot like a committee standard.... :)

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  Posted by jmyers on November 13, 2007 8:00 AM |

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