Here is a first cut at identifying the models in SuperBook. As typical for an early attempt, we have represented only the essential models and their relationships in the form of a simplistic class diagram:
An early attempt at the SuperBook class diagram
Let's forget models for a moment and talk in terms of the objects we are modeling. Each user has a profile. A user can make several comments or several posts. A Like can be related to a single user/post combination.
Drawing a class diagram of your models like this is recommended. Class attributes might be missing at this stage, but you can detail them later. Once the entire project is represented in the diagram, it makes separating the apps easier.
Here are some tips to create this representation:
- Nouns in your write-up typically end up as entities.
- Boxes represent entities, which become models.
- Connector...
