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Bonus Chapter 2 — Flow Charting

• Effective Analysis:
Graphical tool to allow the analyst to see the big picture of a process.
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• Efficient Implementation:
By acting as a blue-print or road map the coder/builder it makes many tasks in implementation
easier.
• Proper Debugging:
By testing each of the defined processes and decision points we can insure that the system
matches the flowchart.
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• Easier Maintenance:
The flow chart allows the maintainer a direct connection to the original architect/analyst to better
understand the system.

Soda Machine Example
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Lets start by showing a sample flowchart. This chart goes through the detailed process of purchasing a
drink from a soda machine.

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