What is flow chart and how is it important in software testing
What is the flow chart?
Flow
chart is a graphical or pictorial representation of any program, task or
process. A flowchart is a type of diagram that
represents an algorithm and workflow. Different types of symbols are used in
flow chart to depict the work process. Flow charts are used in analyzing, designing, documenting a process in
various fields. Flowcharts
are used in designing and documenting complex processes in the project.
Uses:
There
are several examples of how you can use flow charts for document or improve the
application process and business process.
-Software
developers can use them to map out a process for the application. This helps
developers visualize individual steps.
-Managers
can use them to record the sequence of tasks in a process of any project.
-A
Fair trade organization can use the flow chart to map how it sources
ingredients, and to show the way that these move through the manufacturing
process to become a final product in the organization.
Symbol
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Symbol
name
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Description
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Start or stop box
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This symbol is used to represent start and
end of the flow chart
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Input or output box
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This box is used for input and output
operation in flow chart
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Process or calculation box
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Used for arithmetic operations and data-manipulations in flow chart.
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Condition or decision box
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Used to represent the condition or decision operation in which there
are two alternatives, true and false.
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Connector
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To connect the different parts of any flow
chart
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Control flow lines
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Indicate the flow of control or direction
of flow
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Flow
chart program for calculate sum of two numbers
Trilok Singh (Tester)
Team www.bel-technology.com
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