A composition association relationship represents a whole–part relationship and is a form of aggregation. A composition association relationship specifies that the lifetime of the part classifier is dependent on the lifetime of the whole classifier.
In a composition association relationship, data usually flows in only one direction (that is, from the whole classifier to the part classifier). For example, a composition association relationship connects a Student class with a Schedule class, which means that if you remove the student, the schedule is also removed.
You can name any association to describe the nature of the relationship between the two classifiers; however, names are unnecessary if you use association end names.
As the following figure illustrates, a composition association relationship appears as a solid line with a filled diamond at the association end, which is connected to the whole, or composite, classifier.
In UML models, an aggregation relationship shows a classifier as a part of or subordinate to another classifier.
An aggregation is a special type of association in which objects are assembled or configured together to create a more complex object. An aggregation describes a group of objects and how you interact with them. Aggregation protects the integrity of an assembly of objects by defining a single point of control, called the aggregate, in the object that represents the assembly. Aggregation also uses the control object to decide how the assembled objects respond to changes or instructions that might affect the collection.
Data flows from the whole classifier, or aggregate, to the part. A part classifier can belong to more than one aggregate classifier and it can exist independently of the aggregate. For example, a Department class can have an aggregation relationship with a Company class, which indicates that the department is part of the company. Aggregations are closely related to compositions.
You can name an association to describe the nature of the relationship between two classifiers; however, names are unnecessary if you use association end names.
As the following figure illustrates, an aggregation association appears as a solid line with an unfilled diamond at the association end, which is connected to the classifier that represents the aggregate. Aggregation relationships do not have to be unidirectional.
The image shows two classes called Company and Department that are joined by an aggregation association.
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The relationship can be bi-directional with each class holding a reference to the other.
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