SOEN 341

System sequence diagrams

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/System_sequence_di
agram

Definition
System sequence diagrams are visual summaries of the
individual use cases.
All systems are treated as a black box; the diagram places
emphasis on events that cross the system boundary from
actors to systems.
A system sequence diagram should be done for the main
success scenario of the use case, and frequent or complex
alternative scenarios.
A system sequence diagram should specify and show the
following:
External actors
Messages (methods) invoked by these actors
Return values (if any) associated with previous messages
Indication of any loops or iteration area

Example

System Level Sequence Diagrams

http://oldresources.visualparadigm.com/uml_diagrams/sequence_diagram/synchronization_between_system_level_sequence_diagram_and_
flow_of_event.html

Sequence diagram, the most common kind of interaction

diagram, focuses on the Message interchange between a
number of Lifelines.
System level sequence diagram is the high-level of sequence
diagram which illustrates the sequence of interactions
between the Use Case and the Actor who is the user of the
system.
The system level sequence diagram can be transformed from
the flow of events in the use case description.

Defining Flow of Events

Generating the Sequence

Diagram
Given the use case:

Use case to system

sequence

Modify if necessary

Update the use case