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Introduction to Data

Flow Diagrams (DFDs)


Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs) are a powerful visual tool used to model and
analyze the flow of information within a system. They help identify the
various processes, data stores, and external entities involved in a system,
providing a clear understanding of how data moves through the
organization.

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by Armaan Sohail
What is a Data Flow Diagram (DFD)?
A Data Flow Diagram (DFD) is a graphical representation of the flow of data through a system. It depicts
the system's inputs, processes, data stores, and outputs, providing a visual understanding of how
information is transformed and distributed within the system.
Key Components of Data Flow Diagrams

1 Processes 2 Data Flows


These are the activities or transformations These are the paths along which data
that the system performs on data. moves from one part of the system to
another.

3 Data Stores 4 External Entities


These are repositories where data is These are sources or destinations of data
stored, such as databases or files. that are outside the system being
modeled.
Benefits of Using Data Flow Diagrams
Improved Understanding Enhanced Communication Efficient Problem-Solving

DFDs provide a clear and DFDs help pinpoint the root


comprehensive DFDs serve as a common causes of system problems,
understanding of the system, language for stakeholders, enabling more targeted and
making it easier to identify facilitating effective effective problem-solving
potential issues and communication and efforts.
opportunities for collaboration during the
improvement. system development process.
The DFD Creation Process

Identify Processes Define Data Flows Specify Data Recognize


Stores External Entities
Determine the
Start by identifying pathways along Identify the Determine the
the key processes which data moves locations where sources and
within the system. between processes, data is stored and destinations of data
data stores, and maintained within that are outside the
external entities. the system. system's
boundaries.

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