What is a flowchart? / Process Flowchart

A flowchart is a diagram that depicts a process, system or computer algorithm. 

They are widely used in multiple fields to document, study, plan, improve and communicate often complex processes in clear, easy-to understand diagrams. Flowcharts, sometimes spelled as flow charts, use rectangles, ovals, diamonds and potentially numerous other shapes to define the type of step, along with connecting arrows to define flow and sequence.  Flowcharts are sometimes called by more specialized names such as Process Flowchart, Process Map, Functional Flowchart,  or Process Flow Diagram (PFD). 

 

 

As a simple example, I drew a flow chart for the opensea service, whose homepage was completely renewed in the first half of 2023.

 

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