flow diagrams
Sequential process illustrations
Flow diagrams are visual representations of processes, showing steps as shapes connected by arrows that indicate sequence and direction.
They map out workflows, decision points, and outcomes, making complex procedures easier to understand: The flow diagram showed where bottlenecks were occurring.
Common in programming, business planning, and technical documentation.
Also called flowcharts.
Diagram showing workflow steps
- chartData shown visually
- workflowSequential task progression
- schematicSimplified technical diagram
- visualOf or concerning sight
symbols · shapes · arrows · connectors · boxes · diamonds · rectangles · nodes
Sequential task progression
- sequenceOrdered succession of elements
- stepsSequential actions in process
- stagesDistinct periods or platforms
- phasesDistinct periods in sequence
procedure · operations · tasks · activities · inputs · outputs · loops · iterations
Those with investment in outcome
- rolesPositions or functions held
- responsibilitiesDuties one must fulfill
- SOPsCodified organizational routines
- complianceAdhering to requirements
audit trail · optimization · efficiency · Six Sigma · Kaizen · project management
Finite problem-solving procedure
- pseudocodeInformal algorithm representation
- programmingWriting software instructions
- logicScience of valid reasoning
- conditionalsStatements requiring conditions
loops · functions · debugging · code review · system design · architecture · API · integration
flowchart
Diagram showing workflow steps
visual · symbols · shapes · arrows · connectors · boxes · diamonds · rectangles · nodes · branches
workflow
Sequential task progression
- sequenceOrdered succession of elements
- stepsSequential actions in process
- stagesDistinct periods or platforms
phases · procedure · operations · tasks · activities · inputs · outputs · loops · iterations · milestones
stakeholders
Those with investment in outcome
- rolesPositions or functions held
- responsibilitiesDuties one must fulfill
- SOPsCodified organizational routines
compliance · audit trail · optimization · efficiency · Six Sigma · Kaizen · project management
algorithm
Finite problem-solving procedure
- pseudocodeInformal algorithm representation
- programmingWriting software instructions
- logicScience of valid reasoning
conditionals · loops · functions · debugging · code review · system design · architecture · API · integration · documentation
- food safetyfood safety, food hygiene, food handling, food poisoning, contamination
flow diagramsstream of consciousness
Narrative mimicking uninterrupted thought
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