Context models are simple communication tools used to depict the context of a business, a system, or a process. The context is the environment in which the object of our interest exists. Context models capture how the central object interacts…
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Modelling Best Practices: Conciseness
Conciseness of a model is just as important as clarity and consistency. A model is a simplified representation of something. By definition, it should only contain what is essential to the idea it is representing. Think of a map –…
Modelling Best Practices: Consistency
Remember the three C’s of modelling? Clarity, Consistency, and Conciseness. After clarity, consistency is the next pillar of modelling. Model is only a simplified representation of something – a process, a concept, a problem, a solution. Consistency is critical to the…
Modelling Best Practices: Clarity
Modelling is a powerful technique for creating a shared understanding of requirements. Modelling is not a dark art. Learning its techniques and best practices is a good investment not only for a business analyst, but for anyone who needs to…
The dark art of modeling
I have to confess to a serious diagram bias. I am very visual and whenever I open a requirements document, a project charter or a solution blueprint, I flip though and search for visuals first. If I don't find any…