Are there any good resources discussing the creation and use of UML component diagrams? [closed]

Question

As part of an assignment, I have to create a component diagram for existing code. I understand what a component diagram is and the information it presents, but I'm not sure of a process to follow when looking at code to diagram it out to produce a component diagram. I'm also not sold on how a component diagram, if I am presented with one, would help me with implementation of a system.

Answer 1

Maybe have a look at Scott Ambler's UML 2 Component Diagramming Guidelines and Introduction to UML 2 Component Diagrams. These are IMHO two good resources that explain how and when such diagram can be used.