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flow graphhas definition A graph showing all possible paths through an algorithm2001-08-30 14:55:37.0
is a subtopic of 10.2 - Effective and Efficient Testing2001-08-30 14:55:37.0
is a kind of diagram2001-08-30 14:55:37.0
diagramhas advantages it conveys or summarizes complex concepts or mechanisms more easily than other techniques2001-08-30 14:55:19.0
has problems
  • can be hard for users to interact with or interpret
  • not usable by blind people
  • it can be expensive to program diagram drawing software
2001-08-30 14:55:19.0
should have a label if its meaning is not obvious, using a caption or pop-up label that appears when the user moves the mouse over it2001-08-30 14:55:19.0