Module 2.1: Flowchart

Flowchart

A representation of steps using special symbols. A method to describe a programming logic.

Clarification of complex processes

Recognizes steps that do not add values

Develop a common understanding

Forms the basis on which to design new processes

Why use a flowchart?

Terminal Box

Represents the starting or ending point of the system.

Initialization Box

Prepares all variables that will hold some values

Input/Output Box

Represents a printout, such as a document or a report.

Process box

A box indicates a particular operation.

Flow lines

Represents a flow of the sequence and direction of the process

On-page Connector

The flow continues on matching a symbol containing the same letter somewhere else on the same page.

Off-page connector

The flow continues on a matching symbol containing the same number somewhere else on a different page.

Decision Box

Represents a decision or branching of point.