The document provides an overview of Unified Modeling Language (UML). It discusses that UML is a standard modeling language used to visualize, specify and document artifacts of a software system. It then summarizes the history and evolution of UML from its origins combining different modeling approaches in the 1980s-1990s to the current version. The document also lists and briefly describes the main UML diagram types including class, use case, activity, sequence, collaboration, state chart, component and deployment diagrams. For each diagram type, it highlights the key elements and purpose.