Flowcharts

SYS 270 - Games Studies

flowcharts

flowchart

A flowchart is a type of diagram the represents an algorithm, workflow, or process, showing the steps as boxes of various kinds, and their order by connecting them with arrows. [...] Flowcharts are used in analyzing, designing, documenting, or managing a process or program in various fields.

shapes

Flowcharts can contain many types of shapes to describe the process. Below are a few commonly used shapes.

Rounded circles indicate start and end symbols

Squares indicate a process, where some action is taken or performed

Diamonds indicate conditions or decisions (if)

Arrows connect symbols in the flowchart to indicate flow of process

Labels on arrows pointing out from decision symbols indicate the condition for following the line

example flowchart

flowcharting software

Many software packages exist to help make flowcharts.

We have used Lucidchart, draw.io, and dia.