October 2017
Beginner
360 pages
7h 58m
English
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| Activity 22 | Context Diagram |
A context diagram helps stakeholders understand where the software system fits in the world. Context diagrams show the people and systems that interact with the software system you are responsible for developing.
Benefits
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Provide a high-level overview of the systems and stakeholder groups the system directly interacts with or relies on.
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Make the boundary between the system you’re building and the outside world obvious to stakeholders.
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Use as a natural entry point for learning about the system’s architecture.
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Ensure everyone is aware of and agrees with the general system scope.
Description
In a typical context diagram, the system you are developing goes in the center. Draw the various people, software systems, and hardware ...