Flowchart

Introduction
By J.Lagrimas
 Flowchart
- A diagrammatic representation that
illustrates the sequence of operation
to be performed to get a solution of
a problem
Uses
• Define and Analyze Process
• Build a step by step picture of the
process for analysis, discussion or
communication
• Define , standardize or find areas
for improvement in a process
Flow Chart Guidelines
• All necessary requirements should be
listed out in logical order
• Should be clear, neat and easy to follow
• There should be not any room for
ambiguity in understanding the
flowchart
• The usual direction of the flow of a
procedure or system is from left to right
or top to bottom
Flow Chart Symbols

Defines the start or end of the flowchart

TERMINATOR
Flow Chart Symbols

Initiates or list down the data that would be

needed

Preparation
Flow Chart Symbols

Defines the process in which data would be

undergo. Must be a verb

PROCESS
Flow Chart Symbols

Defines the process In which would be

conducted manually

M.Operation
Flow Chart Symbols

Use to display the raw information needed in

the flowchart, must be of an entity or instance

M. DATA /
E. DATA
Flow Chart Symbols

Use to select a course of action based on the

condition to be satisfy

DECISION
Flow Chart Symbols

The Data would be manually inputted

MANUAL INPUT
Storage Data

Use to Store Information either manual or

electronic

M. DATA
E. DATA

Device
Flow Chart Symbols

Use to Display on what document it would be

stored

DOCUMENT

Multiple
Documents
Flow Chart Symbols

Connects the flowchart

Connector
 Flow Chart Disadvantage

1. Complex Logic
2. Alterations / Modifications
3. Reproduction
 Flow Chart Advantage

1. Effective Communication
2. Effective Analysis
3. Proper Documentation
4. Efficient Coding
5. Proper Debugging
6. Efficient Program Maintenance