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Ultimate Guide to Flowchart Symbols and Their Meanings 06 September 2024 | 24 min read
Ultimate Guide to Flowchart Symbols and Their Meanings

Flowcharts are the go-to tool for process mapping. Whether you are working on a new workflow or solving a problem, flowchart symbols make it easy to visualize steps, decision points, and paths. However, to create a flowchart that clearly communicates your process, you need to know the right flowchart symbols and their usage. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about flowchart symbols, their meanings, best practices, and common mistakes. Understanding flowchart symbols ensures that your diagrams are effective, structured, and universally understood.

Flowchart for Programming 12 December 2023 | 7 min read
Flowchart for Programming

For a project to be successful, a clear structure must be established before any code is written. As a kind of blueprint, a programming flowchart helps developers code more clearly and efficiently. It facilitates development, lowers errors, and enhances execution in general. The main advantages of using flowcharts in programming, particularly in C, are examined in this article, along with how tools like Creately improve the process.

Using Gantt Charts and Flowcharts in Project Planning 20 June 2022 | 7 min read
Using Gantt Charts and Flowcharts in Project Planning

Flowcharts and Gantt charts are both effective tools to plan projects. However, when it comes to project execution, both have different uses and applications. For a complex plan with a longer duration, a Gantt chart is better, and for short term and smaller projects, a flow chart can do the trick on its own. In some cases, Gantt charts and flowcharts are used in combination. Both types of charts can be easily made using Creately’s online flow charting tools and Gantt tools.