An advanced data processing environment based on data flow diagrams with a flexible triggering and execution model
Falko Schmalenberg, Ralf Vandenhouten · 2016
This paper introduces procedures which facilitate the development of and the linking between modular data processing operations into different and versatile system solutions. Based on the concept of data flow diagrams, processes and data flows are considered. With the ability of a process to harness any amount of in-and outputs with different sources and destinations, it is possible to model any conceivable data processing problem. By aggregating a diagram as a new process, it is possible to outsource partial process chains to different abstraction levels. As a result, even very complex solutions can be modelled and explained in a clear way. The introduced uniform execution flow while traversing the graph creates a good readability which facilitates the detection of weaknesses. Moreover, the solution is comprehensive and advances the cooperation in teams and development.