Overview

Let’s learn about runnable flowcharts, what they are, and why they are more useful than static flowcharts.

Static Flowcharts

Flowcharts drawn using pen and paper on white paper are static. Static flowcharts provide visual representations but cannot be executed to provide real-time outcomes of different execution paths.

Static flowchart tools:

Flowcharts drawn using software tools like Draw.io, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Visio, etc, are also static.

Runnable Flowcharts

A runnable flowchart is an executable flowchart. We can execute it to process the logic and view real-time outputs. Runnable Flowcharts are interactive flowcharts capable of executing the logic of a process or system.

Key advantages

• Debugging and Testing: These flowcharts can be used to debug and test a program’s logic without having to interact directly with the code. They can help identify errors in the system.
• Interactive: students can click on different flowchart parts to initiate processes or decisions, making them an excellent tool for demonstrating software logic and decision-making processes.
• Simulation: Runnable Flowcharts can simulate the flow of processes, helping understand how a system behaves under various conditions.
• Visualization of Logic: They help visualize the execution flow, making it easier for non-technical stakeholders to understand complex processes.

Runnable flowchart tools:

Flowchart tools that allow you to run flowcharts on the Windows platform are as follows:

• RAPTOR
• Flowgorithm

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Flowgorithm Tutorials

Flowgorithm flowchart tutorials on this website:

• https://www.testingdocs.com/flowgorithm-flowchart-tutorial/