State-transition diagram
Level 2 Category
Definition
Graphical representation showing how a system moves between different states, with nodes representing states and arrows showing transitions triggered by specific events or conditions
Example Image
Finite State Machine Example with Comments. SVG file, available at https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Finite_state_machine_example_with_comments.svg. Public Domain.
Writing Alternative Text
Describe the distinct states a system can occupy, the transitions or events that move it from one state to another, and any notable conditions, loops, or pathways.
Example Alt Text
"State transition diagram shows a door system with two states: opened and closed. An open transition moves the system from closed to opened, and a close transition moves it from opened to closed. Each state includes an entry action: open door for opened and close door for closed. Labels identify the state, transition, transition condition, and entry action."