1. Basic Flowchart: A basic flowchart is a simple diagram that represents a series of steps or actions in a process. It typically uses standard shapes such as rectangles, diamonds, and arrows to show the flow of information or materials from one step to the next.
Start -> Process -> Decision -> Process -> End
2. Swimlane Flowchart: A swimlane flowchart is a type of flowchart that organizes the steps of a process into separate lanes or columns, each representing a different department, team, or individual responsible for completing a specific task. This type of flowchart helps to visualize the flow of information or materials between different stakeholders.
Start Department A -> Process -> Department B -> Process -> Department C -> End
3. Data Flow Diagram (DFD): A data flow diagram (DFD) is a type of flowchart that focuses on the flow of data within a system or process. It uses symbols such as circles, arrows, and rectangles to represent data sources, processes, and data stores. DFDs are commonly used in software development to visualize the flow of data between different components of a system.
External Entity -> Process -> Data Store -> Data Flow -> External Entity
4. Workflow Diagram: A workflow diagram is a type of flowchart that illustrates the sequence of tasks or activities in a process, including the decisions and conditions that determine the flow of work. It typically uses symbols such as rectangles, diamonds, and arrows to represent tasks, decisions, and the flow of information between them.
- Depicts the sequence of steps in a process. - Uses standard symbols to represent different types of activities.
[Image of a process flowchart]
2. Data Flow Diagram (DFD)
- Illustrates the flow of data through a system. - Uses rectangles to represent processes, arrows to represent data flow, and circles to represent data stores.
[Image of a data flow diagram]
3. Decision Flowchart
- Used to represent decisions and the consequences of those decisions. - Uses diamonds to represent decisions and arrows to represent the possible outcomes.
[Image of a decision flowchart]
4. Swimlane Flowchart
- Divides the flowchart into lanes, which represent different parts of a system or organization. - Helps to identify the responsibilities of different groups or departments.