In this article, we'll explore the business process of password recovery using sequence diagrams. Sequence diagrams are a type of interaction diagram that show how processes operate with one another and in what order. They are particularly useful for understanding the flow of information and the interaction between different components in a system.
Original Article by Kevin Hakanson
Architecture diagrams visually communicate and document the high-level design of a solution. As the level of detail increases, so does the diagram’s size, density, and layout complexity. Using Sequence Diagrams, you can explore additional usage scenarios and enrich your understanding of the distributed architecture while continuing to communicate visually.
This post takes a sample architecture and iteratively builds out a set of Sequence Diagrams. Each diagram adds to the vocabulary and graphical notation of Sequence Diagrams, then shows how the diagram deepened understanding of the architecture. All diagrams in this post were rendered from a text-based domain specific language using a diagrams-as-code tool instead of being drawn with graphical diagramming software.
In the realm of system design, various tools and techniques contribute significantly to the successful development and implementation of intricate systems. Among these tools, sequence diagrams hold a prominent position. Sequence diagrams are visual representations that illustrate the interactions among different components or objects within a system. They offer a clear depiction of the message or action flow between these components, enabling designers and developers to comprehend the behavior and functionality of the system.