User-System Interaction Sequence Diagram
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MermaidVisualize interactions between users and your system step by step. This sequence diagram helps identify message flow, dependencies, and timing for feature design, testing, or documentation.
How to create a System Sequence Diagram
To create a system sequence diagram, follow these steps:
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Identify actors
Determine users or external systems interacting with your system.
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Define system boundaries
Clarify what is inside versus outside the system.
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List interactions
Identify messages or events exchanged between actors and the system.
04.
Draw lifelines
Represent each actor and the system as vertical dashed lines.
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Add messages
Use arrows to show requests, responses, and data flow.
06.
Sequence events
Place messages top-to-bottom in chronological order.
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Validate with stakeholders
Ensure the diagram accurately reflects the process.
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Finalize & share
Use it for development, testing, or documentation.
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