Activity 28Sequence Diagram

Dynamic structures are difficult to appreciate on paper. Use a sequence diagram to show how control or data moves through the system at runtime. Model the flow of logic, data, or control among components.

Benefits

  • Simple and flexible notation
  • Both graphical and text notations exist
  • Useful for communication and reasoning
  • Ample tool support, though tools are not required

Description

  1. Choose a scenario to diagram. Use this as the title of the diagram.

  2. List components involved in the scenario horizontally across the top of the page. These are the participants in the diagram. Draw a straight, vertical life line under each participant. Participants are usually listed from left to right starting with the participant that initiates ...

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