Test 1
Test 1
The main reason why the DFD technique is so popular is because the
fact that the DFD is very simple formalism – it is simple to understand use. A
DFD is a very limited number of primitive symbols to represent the functions
performed by a system and the data flow among the functions. Starting with
a set of high-level functions that a system performs, a DFD model hierarchy
represents various sub-functions.
Data Flow :
A line with an arrow represents data flows. The arrow shows the
direction of flow of data. The name of the data appears next to the line. Data
more in a specific Direction from an origin to a destination. The data flow is a
‘packet’ of data.
Process:
A Circle is used to despite a process. Processes are numbered and
given a name.
Data Store :
A data store stores the data. Two parallel lines with square depict a
data store. Processes may store or retrieve data from a data store. If an
arrow points to the store, it indicates operation of writing in the store. If it
points away from the store, it indicates operation of reading from the store.
External Entity :
External Entities are represented by the rectangle, and are outside
the system, such as venders or customers wit that the system interacts. The
designers have no control over them.
DFD 3.2.1