This document defines a data flow diagram (DFD) and its components. A DFD is a graphical representation of how data flows through a system. It shows external entities, processes, data stores, and data flows. External entities interact with the system, processes manipulate data, data stores hold data, and data flows show the movement of data. The document provides examples of DFD symbols and components. It also explains that DFDs can be leveled to show more detail at each level, with level 0 providing an overview and higher levels showing more granular processes.
This document provides an overview of data flow diagrams (DFDs) and context diagrams. It discusses what DFDs are used for, including communicating requirements to stakeholders and analyzing existing and proposed systems. The key elements of DFDs are described as external entities, processes, data stores, and data flows. Context diagrams show the major information flows between external entities and the system at a high level. Lower level DFDs then decompose the processes into more detail.
System analysis and design involves analyzing business processes and requirements and designing logical systems models. Key activities include fact finding, modeling current and required systems, and producing requirements specifications and logical models. Data flow diagrams (DFDs) are a common modeling technique, depicting the flow of data through a system via processes, external entities, and data stores. DFDs are drawn at different levels of detail, with level 0 providing an overview and higher levels showing more granular decompositions of processes. Proper notation, numbering, labeling, and balancing are important for effective DFDs.
The document discusses data flow diagrams (DFDs). It explains that DFDs are graphical tools used to represent the flow of data through a system. They show external entities, processes, data stores, and data flows. DFDs provide an overview of what data a system processes, what transformations are performed, what data is stored, and what results are produced. They are useful for structured analysis and communicating requirements to users and managers. The document then describes the key elements of a DFD and provides guidelines on their construction and use.
The document discusses data flow diagrams (DFDs) including:
- DFD symbols such as processes, data flows, data stores, and external entities
- Rules for connecting the symbols
- How to create context diagrams and level-0 DFDs to break down a system
- Strategies for developing DFDs such as top-down and bottom-up
It provides an example of drawing a context diagram and level-0 DFD for an order system.
A Data Flow Diagram (DFD) is a graphical representation of the flow of data through a system. It shows the input and output data to the system, where data is stored, and how data is processed. DFDs do not show the timing or sequence of data processing. There are several elements to a DFD including processes, data stores, entities, and data flows. Processes transform input data into output data. Data stores represent where data is stored. Entities are sources or destinations of data outside the system. Data flows show the direction of data movement. DFDs can be physical or logical and have different levels of abstraction.
Data flow diagrams (DFDs) are a graphical representation of the system that shows how data moves through processes. DFDs were introduced by DeMarco, Gane, and Sarson and are an important tool for system analysts. A DFD shows what data the system will process, what transformations are done to the data, where data is stored, and where results flow. Common symbols in a DFD include processes, external entities, data stores, and data flows. As an example, a DFD of a mess management system was described to show students, vendors, the mess secretary, manager, and warden as external entities and requisitions as a data flow.
This document provides an overview of data flow diagrams (DFDs) and context diagrams. It discusses what DFDs are used for, including communicating requirements to stakeholders and analyzing existing and proposed systems. The key elements of DFDs are described as external entities, processes, data stores, and data flows. Context diagrams show the major information flows between external entities and the system at a high level. Lower level DFDs then decompose the processes into more detail.
System analysis and design involves analyzing business processes and requirements and designing logical systems models. Key activities include fact finding, modeling current and required systems, and producing requirements specifications and logical models. Data flow diagrams (DFDs) are a common modeling technique, depicting the flow of data through a system via processes, external entities, and data stores. DFDs are drawn at different levels of detail, with level 0 providing an overview and higher levels showing more granular decompositions of processes. Proper notation, numbering, labeling, and balancing are important for effective DFDs.
The document discusses data flow diagrams (DFDs). It explains that DFDs are graphical tools used to represent the flow of data through a system. They show external entities, processes, data stores, and data flows. DFDs provide an overview of what data a system processes, what transformations are performed, what data is stored, and what results are produced. They are useful for structured analysis and communicating requirements to users and managers. The document then describes the key elements of a DFD and provides guidelines on their construction and use.
The document discusses data flow diagrams (DFDs) including:
- DFD symbols such as processes, data flows, data stores, and external entities
- Rules for connecting the symbols
- How to create context diagrams and level-0 DFDs to break down a system
- Strategies for developing DFDs such as top-down and bottom-up
It provides an example of drawing a context diagram and level-0 DFD for an order system.
A Data Flow Diagram (DFD) is a graphical representation of the flow of data through a system. It shows the input and output data to the system, where data is stored, and how data is processed. DFDs do not show the timing or sequence of data processing. There are several elements to a DFD including processes, data stores, entities, and data flows. Processes transform input data into output data. Data stores represent where data is stored. Entities are sources or destinations of data outside the system. Data flows show the direction of data movement. DFDs can be physical or logical and have different levels of abstraction.
Data flow diagrams (DFDs) are a graphical representation of the system that shows how data moves through processes. DFDs were introduced by DeMarco, Gane, and Sarson and are an important tool for system analysts. A DFD shows what data the system will process, what transformations are done to the data, where data is stored, and where results flow. Common symbols in a DFD include processes, external entities, data stores, and data flows. As an example, a DFD of a mess management system was described to show students, vendors, the mess secretary, manager, and warden as external entities and requisitions as a data flow.
Input design is the process of converting user-oriented data into a processable format for the computer system. It controls the amount of input needed, prevents errors, and avoids extra steps to make the process simple. Input is designed to be secure and easy to use while protecting privacy. Objectives of input design are to create user-friendly screens for efficient data entry, validate data for accuracy, and provide guidance and feedback to users.
the ppt contains the overview about the Data Flow Diagram.it will be the simple powerpoint file and it contains a brief view on elements of the Data Flow Diagram,it also contains the level 0 and level 1 diagrams.
ACID properties
Atomicity, Consistency, Isolation, Durability
Transactions should possess several properties, often called the ACID properties; they should be enforced by the concurrency control and recovery methods of the DBMS.
Database recovery is the process of restoring a database to its most recent consistent state before a failure occurred. The purpose is to preserve the ACID properties of transactions and bring the database back to the last consistent state prior to the failure. Database failures can occur due to transaction failures, system failures, or media failures. A good recovery plan is important for making a quick recovery from failures.
Interaction modeling describes how objects in a system interact and communicate through message passing. It uses several UML diagrams including use case diagrams, sequence diagrams, activity diagrams, and collaboration diagrams. A use case diagram shows relationships between actors and use cases, while a sequence diagram depicts the temporal order of messages exchanged between objects to complete a scenario. An activity diagram models system workflows and dependencies between activities. A collaboration diagram displays message flows between objects to achieve a particular task.
A data dictionary is a “virtual database” containing metadata (data about data). Data dictionary holds information about the database and the data that it stores.
This document provides an overview of data flow diagrams (DFDs). It describes the key components of DFDs, including processes, flows, stores, and terminators. Processes represent transformations of inputs to outputs, flows represent movement of data, stores represent collections of resting data, and terminators represent external entities. The document distinguishes between physical and logical DFDs, where physical DFDs specify who carries out processes and logical DFDs specify logical activities. It notes that DFDs can be used to provide a context diagram overview of a system and then expanded through leveling to show more detail.
This document discusses database languages used in database management systems (DBMS). It describes three types of database languages: data definition language (DDL) used to define and modify the database schema; data manipulation language (DML) used to insert, update, delete and retrieve data; and data control language (DCL) used to control access privileges. Examples are provided for common statements in each language type like CREATE, ALTER, DROP for DDL and INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE, SELECT for DML. Case sensitivity and data types are also briefly covered.
The document discusses different types of information systems including transaction processing systems, management information systems, decision support systems, and executive support systems. It provides details on each type, including their characteristics, objectives, examples, and how they support different levels of management within an organization. The key types discussed are transaction processing systems which handle routine business transactions, management information systems which provide reports to middle management, decision support systems which support analysis for decision making, and executive support systems which are tailored for senior executive use.
Object modeling involves identifying important objects (classes) within a system and defining their attributes, operations, and relationships. During object modeling, classes are identified based on system requirements and domain concepts. Key activities include class identification, defining class attributes and methods, and determining associations between classes. Object modeling results in a visual representation of classes and their relationships in class and other diagrams.
The document discusses 2-tier and 3-tier architecture, with the 2-tier having direct communication between the client and database while the 3-tier separates the user interface, business logic, and data layers; it provides details on each layer including advantages like improved performance, scalability, and security for the 3-tier architecture over the 2-tier. The presentation was created by trainees of Baabtra as part of a mentoring program to explain different architecture types.
Normalisation is a process that structures data in a relational database to minimize duplication and redundancy while preserving information. It aims to ensure data is structured efficiently and consistently through multiple forms. The stages of normalization include first normal form (1NF), second normal form (2NF), third normal form (3NF), Boyce-Codd normal form (BCNF), fourth normal form (4NF) and fifth normal form (5NF). Higher normal forms eliminate more types of dependencies to optimize the database structure.
This document provides an overview of basic database concepts including:
- Definitions of data, information, and databases
- Components of database systems like users, software, hardware, and data
- Data models including entity-relationship, hierarchical, network, and relational models
- Database architecture types such as centralized, client-server, and distributed
- Advantages and disadvantages of database management systems
Recovery Techniques and Need of RecoveryPooja Dixit
Recovery Techniques and Need of Recovery, 3 states of database Recovery:, DBMS Failure , Transaction Failure…, System Crash…, Disk Failure…,LOG BASED , CONCURRENT TRANSACTION, Checkpoint…
The document provides an overview of database systems, including their purpose, components, and architecture. It describes how database systems offer solutions to problems with using file systems to store data by providing data independence, concurrency control, recovery from failures, and more. It also defines key concepts like data models, data definition and manipulation languages, transactions, storage management, database users, administrators, and the roles they play in overall database system structure.
The document discusses the components and advantages of a database management system (DBMS). It identifies the major components of a DBMS as software, hardware, data, procedures, and users. It then describes each component in detail. The document also discusses 14 key advantages of using a DBMS compared to traditional file-based systems, such as controlling data redundancy and inconsistency, enabling data sharing, integration and security, and providing capabilities like atomic transactions, querying, reporting and backup/recovery.
Data flow diagram is used in software development. It shows the flow of data through the system. It has many levels but beyond level 2 complexity increases. It is used in software engineering, Business analysis, agile development & system structures etc. It can provide a detailed representation of a system. Used as a part of system documentation file. It is very easy to understand. It has many advantages but can make the programmers little confuse concerning the system & take long time to create
This document discusses different methods for organizing and indexing data stored on disk in a database management system (DBMS). It covers unordered or heap files, ordered or sequential files, and hash files as methods for physically arranging records on disk. It also discusses various indexing techniques like primary indexes, secondary indexes, dense vs sparse indexes, and multi-level indexes like B-trees and B+-trees that provide efficient access to records. The goal of file organization and indexing in a DBMS is to optimize performance for operations like inserting, searching, updating and deleting records from disk files.
This document describes the three level architecture of a database management system (DBMS): the external, conceptual, and internal levels. The external level defines different views of the database for users. The conceptual level defines the logical structure and relationships of the entire database. The internal level defines the physical storage and implementation of the data. The document also discusses logical and physical data independence, which refer to the ability to modify schemas at different levels without affecting higher levels.
The document discusses the three levels of abstraction in a database management system: the internal, conceptual, and external levels. The internal level describes the physical representation and storage of data. The conceptual level defines the logical structure and relationships of data in the database. The external level describes different views of the data that are relevant to users but hides implementation details.
The document discusses rules and guidelines for creating data flow diagrams (DFDs). It explains the key components of DFDs including external entities, data stores, data flows, and processes. It provides rules for how these components can and cannot be connected and used. It also discusses creating context diagrams, level-0 diagrams, and decomposing DFDs into lower levels through a balancing process.
Data flow diagrams (DFDs) are a visual way to represent how data moves through a system or process. DFDs show the four major components of a system - entities, processes, data stores, and data flows. Entities are sources or destinations of data outside the system boundary. Processes perform functions to transform data. Data stores hold data between processes. Data flows represent the movement of data between components. DFDs are hierarchical, with a high-level overview in a Level 0 diagram drilled down into more detail in lower-level diagrams. DFDs help analysts, designers and others understand how a current or planned system will work at a glance.
Input design is the process of converting user-oriented data into a processable format for the computer system. It controls the amount of input needed, prevents errors, and avoids extra steps to make the process simple. Input is designed to be secure and easy to use while protecting privacy. Objectives of input design are to create user-friendly screens for efficient data entry, validate data for accuracy, and provide guidance and feedback to users.
the ppt contains the overview about the Data Flow Diagram.it will be the simple powerpoint file and it contains a brief view on elements of the Data Flow Diagram,it also contains the level 0 and level 1 diagrams.
ACID properties
Atomicity, Consistency, Isolation, Durability
Transactions should possess several properties, often called the ACID properties; they should be enforced by the concurrency control and recovery methods of the DBMS.
Database recovery is the process of restoring a database to its most recent consistent state before a failure occurred. The purpose is to preserve the ACID properties of transactions and bring the database back to the last consistent state prior to the failure. Database failures can occur due to transaction failures, system failures, or media failures. A good recovery plan is important for making a quick recovery from failures.
Interaction modeling describes how objects in a system interact and communicate through message passing. It uses several UML diagrams including use case diagrams, sequence diagrams, activity diagrams, and collaboration diagrams. A use case diagram shows relationships between actors and use cases, while a sequence diagram depicts the temporal order of messages exchanged between objects to complete a scenario. An activity diagram models system workflows and dependencies between activities. A collaboration diagram displays message flows between objects to achieve a particular task.
A data dictionary is a “virtual database” containing metadata (data about data). Data dictionary holds information about the database and the data that it stores.
This document provides an overview of data flow diagrams (DFDs). It describes the key components of DFDs, including processes, flows, stores, and terminators. Processes represent transformations of inputs to outputs, flows represent movement of data, stores represent collections of resting data, and terminators represent external entities. The document distinguishes between physical and logical DFDs, where physical DFDs specify who carries out processes and logical DFDs specify logical activities. It notes that DFDs can be used to provide a context diagram overview of a system and then expanded through leveling to show more detail.
This document discusses database languages used in database management systems (DBMS). It describes three types of database languages: data definition language (DDL) used to define and modify the database schema; data manipulation language (DML) used to insert, update, delete and retrieve data; and data control language (DCL) used to control access privileges. Examples are provided for common statements in each language type like CREATE, ALTER, DROP for DDL and INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE, SELECT for DML. Case sensitivity and data types are also briefly covered.
The document discusses different types of information systems including transaction processing systems, management information systems, decision support systems, and executive support systems. It provides details on each type, including their characteristics, objectives, examples, and how they support different levels of management within an organization. The key types discussed are transaction processing systems which handle routine business transactions, management information systems which provide reports to middle management, decision support systems which support analysis for decision making, and executive support systems which are tailored for senior executive use.
Object modeling involves identifying important objects (classes) within a system and defining their attributes, operations, and relationships. During object modeling, classes are identified based on system requirements and domain concepts. Key activities include class identification, defining class attributes and methods, and determining associations between classes. Object modeling results in a visual representation of classes and their relationships in class and other diagrams.
The document discusses 2-tier and 3-tier architecture, with the 2-tier having direct communication between the client and database while the 3-tier separates the user interface, business logic, and data layers; it provides details on each layer including advantages like improved performance, scalability, and security for the 3-tier architecture over the 2-tier. The presentation was created by trainees of Baabtra as part of a mentoring program to explain different architecture types.
Normalisation is a process that structures data in a relational database to minimize duplication and redundancy while preserving information. It aims to ensure data is structured efficiently and consistently through multiple forms. The stages of normalization include first normal form (1NF), second normal form (2NF), third normal form (3NF), Boyce-Codd normal form (BCNF), fourth normal form (4NF) and fifth normal form (5NF). Higher normal forms eliminate more types of dependencies to optimize the database structure.
This document provides an overview of basic database concepts including:
- Definitions of data, information, and databases
- Components of database systems like users, software, hardware, and data
- Data models including entity-relationship, hierarchical, network, and relational models
- Database architecture types such as centralized, client-server, and distributed
- Advantages and disadvantages of database management systems
Recovery Techniques and Need of RecoveryPooja Dixit
Recovery Techniques and Need of Recovery, 3 states of database Recovery:, DBMS Failure , Transaction Failure…, System Crash…, Disk Failure…,LOG BASED , CONCURRENT TRANSACTION, Checkpoint…
The document provides an overview of database systems, including their purpose, components, and architecture. It describes how database systems offer solutions to problems with using file systems to store data by providing data independence, concurrency control, recovery from failures, and more. It also defines key concepts like data models, data definition and manipulation languages, transactions, storage management, database users, administrators, and the roles they play in overall database system structure.
The document discusses the components and advantages of a database management system (DBMS). It identifies the major components of a DBMS as software, hardware, data, procedures, and users. It then describes each component in detail. The document also discusses 14 key advantages of using a DBMS compared to traditional file-based systems, such as controlling data redundancy and inconsistency, enabling data sharing, integration and security, and providing capabilities like atomic transactions, querying, reporting and backup/recovery.
Data flow diagram is used in software development. It shows the flow of data through the system. It has many levels but beyond level 2 complexity increases. It is used in software engineering, Business analysis, agile development & system structures etc. It can provide a detailed representation of a system. Used as a part of system documentation file. It is very easy to understand. It has many advantages but can make the programmers little confuse concerning the system & take long time to create
This document discusses different methods for organizing and indexing data stored on disk in a database management system (DBMS). It covers unordered or heap files, ordered or sequential files, and hash files as methods for physically arranging records on disk. It also discusses various indexing techniques like primary indexes, secondary indexes, dense vs sparse indexes, and multi-level indexes like B-trees and B+-trees that provide efficient access to records. The goal of file organization and indexing in a DBMS is to optimize performance for operations like inserting, searching, updating and deleting records from disk files.
This document describes the three level architecture of a database management system (DBMS): the external, conceptual, and internal levels. The external level defines different views of the database for users. The conceptual level defines the logical structure and relationships of the entire database. The internal level defines the physical storage and implementation of the data. The document also discusses logical and physical data independence, which refer to the ability to modify schemas at different levels without affecting higher levels.
The document discusses the three levels of abstraction in a database management system: the internal, conceptual, and external levels. The internal level describes the physical representation and storage of data. The conceptual level defines the logical structure and relationships of data in the database. The external level describes different views of the data that are relevant to users but hides implementation details.
The document discusses rules and guidelines for creating data flow diagrams (DFDs). It explains the key components of DFDs including external entities, data stores, data flows, and processes. It provides rules for how these components can and cannot be connected and used. It also discusses creating context diagrams, level-0 diagrams, and decomposing DFDs into lower levels through a balancing process.
Data flow diagrams (DFDs) are a visual way to represent how data moves through a system or process. DFDs show the four major components of a system - entities, processes, data stores, and data flows. Entities are sources or destinations of data outside the system boundary. Processes perform functions to transform data. Data stores hold data between processes. Data flows represent the movement of data between components. DFDs are hierarchical, with a high-level overview in a Level 0 diagram drilled down into more detail in lower-level diagrams. DFDs help analysts, designers and others understand how a current or planned system will work at a glance.
Design Flow Diagram for Information Systemarifasyrafcp13
The document discusses data flow diagrams (DFDs), including their purpose and elements. DFDs model the flow of information through a system using four elements: processes, external entities, data stores, and data flows. They provide a graphical representation of a system that is accessible to both technical and non-technical users. DFDs can diagram current or proposed systems and facilitate analysis, design, and communication with users. Different levels of DFDs exist, with context diagrams providing an overview and Level 0/1 diagrams showing more detailed views of the system. Guidelines help ensure DFDs are constructed correctly.
This document provides an overview of data flow diagrams (DFDs) and how they can be used to model system processes and requirements. It discusses how DFDs visually represent the flow of data between external entities, processes, and data stores. DFDs can be decomposed into multiple levels that show both high-level and low-level views of the system. The document also describes guidelines for drawing DFDs, such as using consistent notation and stopping decomposition at the primitive level. Finally, it discusses how DFDs can be used as analysis tools to identify gaps and inefficiencies in systems.
This document discusses data flow diagrams (DFDs) and their use in structuring system process requirements. It provides an overview of DFDs and describes how they can be used to model processes, decompose diagrams into lower levels, and balance high-level and low-level views. The document also discusses the four types of DFDs (current physical, current logical, new physical, new logical), and guidelines for drawing DFDs, including rules for decomposition, stopping decomposition, and using DFDs for analysis.
The document discusses Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), including what they are, their history, types, symbols, and levels (level 0, 1, and 2 DFDs). DFDs graphically represent the flow of data through an information system and can be used to visualize data processing. They were originally proposed in the 1970s and differ from flowcharts in that they define system functionality and show data paths rather than process steps. DFDs help describe system boundaries, support data flow logic, and improve conceptual clarity for developers and clients.
The document discusses Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs) which are used to visualize the flow of data in information systems. It describes the key components of DFDs including processes, data flows, data stores, and external entities. Processes represent activities performed on data, data flows show the movement of data between processes and other components, data stores hold information used by the system, and external entities interact with the system from outside. The document provides rules for connecting these components and strategies for developing DFDs at different levels of abstraction.
The document provides information on data flow diagrams (DFDs), including their symbols and rules. It explains that DFDs visually depict the flow of data in and out of processes and data stores. The key symbols are processes, data flows, data stores, and external entities. Lower-level DFDs provide more granular views of the system by decomposing higher-level processes. An example uses a company's order system to demonstrate a context diagram and level-0 DFD.
Data flow diagrams (DFDs) are used to model systems by showing how data inputs are transformed through processes into output results. DFDs consist of four main components: entities that are external sources or destinations of data, processes that manipulate data, data stores that hold data between processes, and data flows that show the movement of data between components. DFDs use simple symbols and syntax to represent these components and how they interact in a clear, easy to understand way for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Data flow diagrams (DFDs) are used to represent the flow of data in a system. They consist of symbols including external entities, data stores, processes, and data flows. There are several rules for constructing accurate and useful DFDs:
- External entities interact with the system from outside and represent sources or sinks of data, while processes and data stores are internal.
- Processes must have at least one input and output, and cannot create or destroy data. Data stores represent data at rest within the system.
- Data flows represent data in motion, connecting different symbols, but data cannot flow directly between some symbols like stores and sinks.
- DFDs are developed through an iterative process
Data flow diagrams (DFDs) graphically represent the flow of data through processes in a system without focusing on computational steps. DFDs use four main symbols: processes, data stores, external entities, and data flows. DFDs can be partitioned into multiple levels that show increasing detail from the overall context level down. Control specifications complement DFDs by specifying how the system behaves in response to events using state transition diagrams and process activation tables.
A Data Flow Diagram (DFD) visually represents the flow of information within a system using symbols like circles, arrows, and parallel lines. It shows how data enters and leaves the system as well as where data is stored. DFDs are broken into levels that depict increasing functional detail, starting with a context-level diagram representing the entire system as one process and external entities, then breaking the system into sub-processes at lower levels. Key elements are uniquely named and DFDs avoid logical decisions or excessive detail to clearly depict data flows.
Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs) are graphical tools used in software engineering to visualize how data moves through a system. A DFD shows the flow of data between external entities and processes, as well as data storage components. It uses standard symbols like rectangles, circles, and arrows. DFDs are hierarchical, with multiple levels showing increasing detail. A 0-level DFD provides an overview of the entire system as a single bubble, while 1-level and 2-level DFDs decompose this into subprocesses and further detail. Key aspects like inputs, outputs, processes, and data storage are represented. DFDs do not show control flow or logic.
This document provides an overview of functional modeling and the Object Modeling Technique (OMT) methodology for object-oriented systems analysis and design. It describes functional modeling using data flow diagrams and the key components of OMT, including the analysis, design, and implementation phases. The analysis phase involves creating object, dynamic, and functional models to specify the system. Comparisons are made between OMT and other methodologies like Structured Analysis/Design and Jackson Structured Design.
This document discusses functional modeling and data flow diagrams (DFDs) for object-oriented systems. It provides an overview of the following topics:
1. Functional modeling uses DFDs to represent how input and output values are derived in a program through processes and data flows.
2. DFDs graphically show the flow of data through a system using processes, data stores, flows, and external entities. They can be layered with increasing specificity.
3. Specifying operations for a functional model involves identifying inputs/outputs, building the DFD, describing functions, identifying constraints, and specifying optimization criteria.
4. The document also briefly introduces the Object Modeling Technique (OMT) methodology
This document provides an overview of data flow diagrams (DFDs), including their introduction, components, notation, levels, examples, and advantages/disadvantages. DFDs were introduced to graphically represent data flow in business systems. They model processes, external entities, data storage, and data flows. The document outlines rules for creating DFDs and defines the components and notation used to represent different elements. It also describes the different levels of DFDs from overall system view to process-level detail. Examples of clothing and food ordering systems are given. Advantages include understanding system functioning and limits, while disadvantages are potential for confusion and time required.
Data flow diagrams (DFDs) provide a graphical representation of how data moves through a system. DFDs use four main symbols: processes, data stores, external entities, and data flows. They allow system analysts and users to depict and understand the flow of data in a system. DFDs come in two main types: context diagrams provide an overview of the system and its interactions, while level 0 DFDs show more detail about the system's major sub-processes, data stores, and flows at a high level. Together, DFDs enable customers and users to specify requirements by modeling the system's data flows.
Data flow diagrams (DFDs) are a graphical tool used to communicate system requirements and analyze system logic. DFDs focus on the flow of data between external entities, processes, and data stores. They provide an overview of what data a system processes, what transformations are performed, what data is stored, and what results are produced. DFDs contain four main elements - external entities, data flows, processes, and data stores. External entities represent sources or destinations of data outside the system, processes represent actions performed on the data, data flows show the movement of data between elements, and data stores represent data repositories. DFDs can be decomposed into multiple levels to show increasing detail.
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How to stay relevant as a cyber professional: Skills, trends and career paths...Infosec
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How to Create User Notification in Odoo 17Celine George
This slide will represent how to create user notification in Odoo 17. Odoo allows us to create and send custom notifications on some events or actions. We have different types of notification such as sticky notification, rainbow man effect, alert and raise exception warning or validation.
2. DEFINITION
A data flow diagram (DFD) is a graphical
representation of the "flow" of data through a
computer system.
OR
A data flow diagram looks at how data flows through a
system.
It concerns things like where the data will come from
and go to as well as where it will be stored.
But you won't find information about the processing
timing (e.g. whether the processes happen in sequence or
in parallel).
3. Flow chart shows “flow of Control “ .
DFD shows “ flow of Data
The flowchart describes boxes that describe
computations, decisions, interactions & loops.
It is important to keep in mind that data flow
diagrams are not flowcharts and should not
include control elements .
6. 1)External Entity:-
The sharp cornered rectangles(or simply boxes) in a
DFD indicates entities.
The External Entity symbol represents sources of data
to the system or destinations of data from the system.
Entities are people things, organizations etc
Entity
8. The rounded cornered rectangles in a DFD indicate
processes
The Process symbol represents an activity that
transforms or manipulates the data (combines, reorders,
converts, etc.).
Process
9. Accounting System Grading System
Reservation System
Patient
Marketing System Administration
System
10. Opened sided rectangles in DFD indicates data store.
The Data Store symbol represents data that is not moving
(delayed data at rest).
A Data Store is a repository of data.
Data can be written into the data store. This is depicted by
an incoming arrow.
Two data stores cannot be connected by a data flow.
11. Data can be read from a data store. This is depicted by an
outgoing arrow.
External entity cannot read or write to the data store.
12.
13. 4) Data Flow:-
Arrow symbol in DFD indicate data flow
The Data Flow symbol represents movement of data
14.
15.
16. EXAMPLE
1
This diagram represents a
banking process, which maintains
customer accounts.
In this example, customers can withdraw or deposit
cash, request information about their account or
update their account details.
The five different symbols used in this example
represent the full set of symbols required to draw
any business process diagram.
17. Level 0 DFD
• The level 0 DFD (also known as the context
level DFD ) is the simplest DFD.
• The outermost level (Level 0) is concerned with
how the system interacts with the outside world.
• This level basically represents the input and
output of the entire system.
18. 1. Identify your main system
2. Identify the external people who interact with the
system
3. Decide what data these entities will enter into the
system
4. Determine what these entities expect as output from
the system
20. The basic module of the system are represented in
this phase and how data moves through different
module is shown.
The level 1 DFD provides a high –level view of the
system that identifies the major processes and data
stores.
21. 1. Focus on your process and break it into 2 or more sub-
processes
2. Identify what data flows between these processes and
between the entities
3. Identify What permanent data files are used in this
system
4. Note that no new entities can be introduced
22. Order
CUSTOMER SALES PROCESSING
Delivery
Credit
Order
Status
Order
CUSTOMER
DATABASE Credit ORDERS
Status
ACCOUNTING
Customer SYSTEM
no.
23. Each process from level 1 is exploded even more into sub
processes. This decomposition continues for each level.
The number of levels possible depends on the complexity
of the system
24.
25. 1. With a dataf low diagram, users are able to visualize
how the system will operate, what the system will
accomplish, and how the system will be implemented
2. Data f low diagrams can be used to provide the end
user with physical idea of how the data they input
ultimately has an effect upon the structure of the
whole system.
3. The old system’s dataf low diagrams can also be
drawn up and compared with the new system’s
dataf low diagrams to draw comparisons in order to
help implement a more efficient system.
26.
27. 1) In a DFD external entities are represented by
a______
a. Rectangle
b. Ellipse
c. diamond shaped box
d. Circle
A
2) External Entities may be a_________
a. source of input data only
b. source of input data or destination of results
c. destination of results only
d. repository of data
B
28. 3) A data store in a DFD represents
a. a sequential file
b. a disk store
c. a repository of data
d. a random access memory
C
4) A data cannot flow between a store and
(i) a store
(ii)a process
(iii)an external entity
a. i and iii
b. i and ii
c. ii and iii
d. ii
A
29. 5) Data cannot flow from an external entity to an
external entity because
a. it will get corrupted
b. it is not allowed in DFD
c. an external entity has no mechanism to read or write
d. both are outside the context of the system
D
6) A data flow can
a. only enter a data store
b. only leave a data store
c. enter or leave a data store
d. either enter or leave a data store but not both
C
30. Quantity
Quantity
Cost/unit
Billing
Billing
Process
Process
Discount
Discount
A
31. Order to Out of
vendor stock
Billing
Proces
Too much
stock
B
32. B
10) By leveling a DFD we mean
a. splitting it into different levels
b. make its structure uniform
c. expanding a process into one with more sub -processes giving more
detail
d. summarizing a DFD to specify only the essentials
C
33. B
12) Data flow in a DFD must have
(i) an arrow showing direction of flow of data
(ii)a meaningful name
(iii)a label such as: xyz
(iv)no arrows as they are confusing
a. i and iii
b. ii and iv
c. iii and iv
A
Data Flow Diagrams - IntroductionData flow diagrams can be used to provide a clear representation of any business function. The technique starts with an overall picture of the business and continues by analyzing each of the functional areas of interest. This analysis can be carried out to precisely the level of detail required. The technique exploits a method called top-down expansion to conduct the analysis in a targeted way.The result is a series of diagrams that represent the business activities in a way that is clear and easy to communicate. A business model comprises one or more data flow diagrams (also known as business process diagrams). Initially a context diagram is drawn, which is a simple representation of the entire system under investigation. This is followed by a level 1 diagram; which provides an overview of the major functional areas of the business. Don't worry about the symbols at this stage, these are explained shortly. Using the context diagram together with additional information from the area of interest, the level 1 diagram can then be drawn.The level 1 diagram identifies the major business processes at a high level and any of these processes can then be analyzed further - giving rise to a corresponding level 2 business process diagram. This process of more detailed analysis can then continue – through level 3, 4 and so on. However, most investigations will stop at level 2 and it is very unusual to go beyond a level 3 diagram.Identifying the existing business processes, using a technique like data flow diagrams, is an essential precursor to business process re-engineering, migration to new technology, or refinement of an existing business process. However, the level of detail required will depend on the type of change being considered. Data Flow Diagrams – Diagram NotationThere are only five symbols that are used in the drawing of business process diagrams (data flow diagrams). These are now explained, together with the rules that apply to them. This diagram represents a banking process, which maintains customer accounts. In this example, customers can withdraw or deposit cash, request information about their account or update their account details. The five different symbols used in this example represent the full set of symbols required to draw any business process diagram.External Entity An external entity is a source or destination of a data flow which is outside the area of study. Only those entities which originate or receive data are represented on a business process diagram. The symbol used is an oval containing a meaningful and unique identifier.Process A process shows a transformation or manipulation of data flows within the system. The symbol used is a rectangular box which contains 3 descriptive elements: Firstly an identification number appears in the upper left hand corner. This is allocated arbitrarily at the top level and serves as a unique reference.Secondly, a location appears to the right of the identifier and describes where in the system the process takes place. This may, for example, be a department or a piece of hardware. Finally, a descriptive title is placed in the centre of the box. This should be a simple imperative sentence with a specific verb, for example 'maintain customer records' or 'find driver'.Data Flow A data flow shows the flow of information from its source to its destination. A data flow is represented by a line, with arrowheads showing the direction of flow. Information always flows to or from a process and may be written, verbal or electronic. Each data flow may be referenced by the processes or data stores at its head and tail, or by a description of its contents.Data Store A data store is a holding place for information within the system:It is represented by an open ended narrow rectangle. Data stores may be long-term files such as sales ledgers, or may be short-term accumulations: for example batches of documents that are waiting to be processed. Each data store should be given a reference followed by an arbitrary number.Resource Flow A resource flow shows the flow of any physical material from its source to its destination. For this reason they are sometimes referred to as physical flows. The physical material in question should be given a meaningful name. Resource flows are usually restricted to early, high-level diagrams and are used when a description of the physical flow of materials is considered to be important to help the analysis. Data Flow Diagrams – The RulesExternal EntitiesIt is normal for all the information represented within a system to have been obtained from, and/or to be passed onto, an external source or recipient. These external entities may be duplicated on a diagram, to avoid crossing data flow lines. Where they are duplicated a stripe is drawn across the left hand corner, like this. The addition of a lowercase letter to each entity on the diagram is a good way to uniquely identify them. ProcessesWhen naming processes, avoid glossing over them, without really understanding their role. Indications that this has been done are the use of vague terms in the descriptive title area - like 'process' or 'update'.The most important thing to remember is that the description must be meaningful to whoever will be using the diagram. Data FlowsDouble headed arrows can be used (to show two-way flows) on all but bottom level diagrams. Furthermore, in common with most of the other symbols used, a data flow at a particular level of a diagram may be decomposed to multiple data flows at lower levels. Data StoresEach store should be given a reference letter, followed by an arbitrary number. These reference letters are allocated as follows:'D' - indicates a permanent computer file'M' - indicates a manual file 'T' - indicates a transient store, one that is deleted after processing.In order to avoid complex flows, the same data store may be drawn several times on a diagram. Multiple instances of the same data store are indicated by a double vertical bar on their left hand edge.Data Flow Diagrams – Relationship GridThere are rules governing various aspects of the diagram components and how they can relate to one another.Data FlowsFor data flows the rules are as follows:Data flows and resource flows are allowed between external entities and processes. Data flows are also allowed between different external entities. However, data flows and resource flows are not allowed between external entities and data stores.ProcessesFor processes the data flow rules are as follows:Data flows and resource flows are allowed between processes and external entities and between processes and data stores. They are also allowed between different processes. In other words processes can communicate with all other areas of the business process diagram.Data StoresFor data stores the data flow rules are as follows:Data flows and resource flows are allowed between data stores and processes. However, these flows are not allowed between data stores and external entities or between one data store and another. In practice this means that data stores cannot initiate a communication of information, they require a process to do this. Data Flow Diagrams – Context Diagrams The context diagram represents the entire system under investigation. This diagram should be drawn first, and used to clarify and agree the scope of the investigation.The components of a context diagram are clearly shown on this screen. The system under investigation is represented as a single process, connected to external entities by data flows and resource flows. The context diagram clearly shows the interfaces between the system under investigation and the external entities with which it communicates. Therefore, whilst it is often conceptually trivial, a context diagram serves to focus attention on the system boundary and can help in clarifying the precise scope of the analysis.The context diagram shown on this screen represents a book lending library. The library receives details of books, and orders books from one or more book suppliers.Books may be reserved and borrowed by members of the public, who are required to give a borrower number. The library will notify borrowers when a reserved book becomes available or when a borrowed book becomes overdue.In addition to supplying books, a book supplier will furnish details of specific books in response to library enquiries.Note, that communications involving external entities are only included where they involve the 'system' process. Whilst a book supplier would communicate with various agencies, for example, publishers and other suppliers - these data flow are remote from the 'system' process and so this is not included on the context diagram.Data Flow Diagrams – Context Diagram GuidelinesFirstly, draw and name a single process box that represents the entire system. Next, identify and add the external entities that communicate directly with the process box. Do this by considering origin and destination of the resource flows and data flows. Finally, add the resource flows and data flows to the diagram. In drawing the context diagram you should only be concerned with the most important information flows. These will be concerned with issues such as: how orders are received and checked, with providing good customer service and with the paying of invoices. Remember that no business process diagram is the definitive solution - there is no absolute right or wrong. Data Flow Diagrams – Level 1 Diagrams The level 1 diagram shows the main functional areas of the system under investigation. As with the context diagram, any system under investigation should be represented by only one level 1 diagram.There is no formula that can be applied in deciding what is, and what is not, a level 1 process. Level 1 processes should describe only the main functional areas of the system, and you should avoid the temptation of including lower level processes on this diagram. As a general rule no business process diagram should contain more than 12 process boxes.The level 1 diagram is surrounded by the outline of a process box that represents the boundaries of the system. Because the level 1 diagram depicts the whole of the system under investigation, it can be difficult to know where to start. There are three different methods, which provide a practical way to start the analysis. These are explained in the following section and any one of them, or a combination, may prove to be the most helpful in any given investigation.There are three different methods, which provide a practical way to start the analysis. These are introduced below and any one of them, or a combination, may prove to be the most helpful in any given investigation:Data Flow Diagrams – Resource Flow AnalysisResource flow analysis may be a useful method for starting the analysis if the current system consists largely of the flow of goods, as this approach concentrates on following the flow of physical objects.Resource flow analysis may be a useful method for developing diagrams if the current system consists largely of the flow of goods. Physical resources are traced from when they arrive within the boundaries of the system, through the points at which some action occurs, to their exit from the system. The rationale behind this method is that information will normally flow around the same paths as the physical objects. Data Flow Diagrams – Organizational Structure AnalysisThe organizational structure approach starts from an analysis of the main roles that exist within the organization, rather than the goods or information that is flowing around the system.Identification of the key processes results from looking at the organizational structure and deciding which functional areas are relevant to the current investigation. By looking at these areas in more detail, and analyzing what staff actually do, discrete processes can be identified. Starting with these processes, the information flows between them and between these processes and external entities are then identified and added to the diagram.Data Flow Diagrams – Document Flow AnalysisThe document flow analysis approach is appropriate if the part of the business under investigation consists principally of flows of information in the form of documents or computer input and output.Document flow analysis is particularly useful where information flows are of special interest. The first step is to list the major documents and their sources and recipients. This is followed by the identification of other major information flows such as telephone and computer transactions. Once the document flow diagram has been drawn the system boundary should be added. Data Flow Diagrams – Top Down Expansion The section explains the process of top down expansion, or leveling. Furthermore, it illustrates that whilst there can only be one context and one level 1 diagram for a given system, these normally give rise to numerous lower level diagrams.Each process within a given business process diagram may be the subject of further analysis. This involves identifying the lower level processes that together constitute the process as it was originally identified. This procedure is known as top-down expansion or leveling.As a business process diagram is decomposed, each process box becomes a boundary for the next, lower level, diagram.Data Flow Diagrams – Top Down Expansion Illustrated In order to illustrate the process of top-down expansion, consider the three processes shown within this business process diagram. No detail is shown, only the outline of the process boxes, which have been identified during the drawing of a level 1 diagram. Any area of a level 1 diagram is likely to require further analysis, as the level 1 diagram itself only provides a functional overview of the business system. Therefore, below the level 1 diagram there will be a series of lower level diagrams. These are referred to as level 2, level 3, etcetera. In practice, level 2 is usually sufficient and it is unusual to carry out an analysis beyond level 3.In this example the process numbered 3, at level 1, will be investigated further thereby giving rise to a level 2 diagram.In the level 2 diagram four processes of interest have been identified and the numbering of these processes must reflect the parent process. Therefore the level 2 processes are numbered 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 and 3.4Suppose that of these four level 2 processes, one was of sufficient interest and complexity to justify further analysis. This process, let's say 3.3, could then be further analyzed resulting in a corresponding level 3 diagram. Once again the numbering of these processes must reflect the parent process. Therefore these three level 3 processes are numbered 3.3.1, 3.3.2 and 3.3.3. Data Flow Diagrams – Numbering Rules The process boxes on the level 1 diagram should be numbered arbitrarily, so that no priority is implied. Even where data from one process flows directly into another process, this does not necessarily mean that the first one has to finish before the second one can begin.Therefore the processes on a level 1 diagram could be re-numbered without affecting the meaning of the diagram. This is true within any business process diagram - as these diagrams do not imply time, sequence or repetition.However, as the analysis continues beyond level 1 it is important that a strict numbering convention is followed. The processes on level 2 diagrams must indicate their parent process within the level 1 diagram. This convention should continue through level 3 diagrams, and beyond, should that level of analysis ever be required.The diagram on this screen clearly illustrates how processes on lower level diagrams identify their ancestral path.Data Flow Diagrams - When to StopIt is important to know when to stop the process of top-down expansion. Usually this will be at level 2 or level 3. There are 3 useful guidelines to help you to decide when to stop the analysis: Firstly, if a process has a single input data flow or a single output data flow then it should be apparent that there is little point in analyzing it any further.Secondly, when a process can be accurately described by a single active verb with a singular object, this also indicates that the analysis has been carried out to a sufficiently low level. For example, the process named validate enquiry contains a single discrete task.Finally, ask yourself if anything useful will be gained by further analysis of a process. Would any more detail influence your decisions? If the answer is no, then there is little point in taking the analysis further. Data Flow Diagrams – Keeping the Diagrams ClearIn this section a variety of simple techniques are introduced to show how a business process diagram can be clarified. The examples used do not relate to any specific scenario but are hypothetical abstracts used for the purpose of illustration. Combining ProcessesFirstly, where a diagram is considered to contain too many processes, those that are related can often be combined. As a general rule no business process diagram should contain more than 12 process boxes. In some examples multiple process boxes can be identified as being related and can be combined into a single process box with a collective description.Exclude Minor Data FlowsWhere information is being retrieved from a data store, it is not necessary to show the selection criteria, or key, that is being used to retrieve it. In the banking example, the customer details are shown being retrieved from the data store but the key used to retrieve this information is not shown. Where a data store is being updated, only the data flow representing the update needs to be shown. The fact that the information must first be retrieved does not need to be shown.Only the most important reports, enquiries, etcetera should be shown on the diagram. Communications that are of less significance can, if necessary, be detailed in support documentation.Combining External EntitiesAnother way to reduce the complexity of a business process diagram is to combine any related external entities.For example, a business system will often be dealing with different units from within the same external organization, and these can be combined into a single external entity. Where these units are uniquely identified a number should follow the entity identification letter. However, when they are combined the numbers placed after the identifying alphabetic character are not shown.