Flowchart

Flowchart


Flowchart Definition: A flow chart is a graphical representation of algorithms, workflow or process. 

The purpose of a flow chart is to provide people with a common language for understanding a project or process. Each flowchart represents a solution to a given problem definition. Flowchart is prepared using following common symbols:

Figure: Flowchart Symbol

Basic Flowchart

Figure: Basic Flowchart

Explanation of Basic Flowchart

Step-1: Start
Step-2: Begin your process 1
Step-3: Take decision (Check some condition)
Step-4: Based on answer from Step-3, execute Process 2 or Process 3. If answer of step 3 is No, execute Process 2 and repeat Step-2, 3 and 4; otherwise execute Process 3
Step-5: End

Example of Flowchart
  • Draw Flowchart to check Odd or Even number.




  • Draw flowchart to check Positive Number.


Figure: Flowchart to check positive number

  • Draw flowchart to check negative number.

Figure: Flowchart to check negative number. 



  • Draw flowchart to display Good morning message based on given time.


Figure: Flowchart to display Good Morning Message based on Time


  • Flowchart to print A to Z.

Flowchart to print A to Z using Raptor Tool.


Output of the Flowchart when executed using Raptor tool:

A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z, 
----Run complete.  107 symbols evaluated.----

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