Generate UML Class Diagrams from Java Code

Specialized tools such as Enterprise Architect and Visual Paradigm are commonly used to generate UML class diagrams. These tools have the capability to automatically generate UML class diagrams by parsing Java code.

Here are the general steps for generating a UML class diagram using Java code:

1. Create a new class diagram file in UML tool.
2. Import the Java code file into the UML tool. Typically, in the UML tool, there is a function to directly import Java code files, and the tool will automatically parse information such as classes, methods, and properties from the code.
3. The UML tool will automatically generate the corresponding class diagram, which includes the name of the class, properties, methods, and so on.
4. Further modifications can be made to the generated class diagram as needed, such as adding associations and inheritance relationships.
5. Finally, the generated UML class diagram file can be exported based on needs, such as in PNG, PDF, or other formats, for documentation or presentation purposes.

By following the steps above, UML class diagrams can be generated using Java code.