UML activity diagrams visually represent workflows and can describe various operational processes, often utilized in business and system components. The document offers several editable templates for common workflows, like ATM transactions and airline reservations, which can be modified to suit specific scenarios. It also provides a resource link for further diagram creation and templates.

4. UML activity diagrams represent workflows in a graphical way. They can
be used to describe business workflow or the operational workflow of any
component in a system. Sometimes activity diagrams are used as an
alternative to state machine diagrams.
UML Activity Diagrams

5. Following activity diagram examples cover most of the popular
workflows out there. We’ve listed Editable Activity Diagram
Templates which are handy to help you draw activity diagrams
easily. You can edit/draw your diagrams using our online Editor,
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6. A simple activity diagram example for cash withdrawal workflow
from an ATM. The familiarity with the scenario makes it a good
starting point to learn about activity diagrams.
Activity Diagram Templatefor an
ATM

8. The following activity diagram template illustrates the more
complex scenario of booking the flight tickets online. The workflow
involves only 2 subjects, but you can expand it further to include
more subjects to reflect a scenario closer to the real world.
Activity Diagram Template for an
Airline Reservation System

10. Following Diagram is a workflow illustration of checking the balance
online. You can use this template and expand it to show fund
transactions, utility payments or any other related services.
Activity Diagram Template for an
Online Banking System

12. College management systems are different considerably from
college to college, but you can use the given template to initiate
drawing your system as it covers the basic functions.
Activity Diagram Template for a
College Management

14. This template shows the workflow of borrowing books from a local
library. This is an essential part of any library management system.
However, there are many other workflows in a library management
system as well.
Activity Diagram Template for a
Library Management System

16. This activity diagram template only covers the patient registration
workflow and the administrator activity workflow. A complex
system like a hospital obviously has many other workflows.
Activity Diagram Template for a
Hospital Management System

18. This simple activity diagram illustrates the scenario of a making a
room reservation by a guest. This flow involves 3 elements and the
breakdown of the flow for each one is illustrated.
Activity Diagram Template for a
Hotel Reservation System

20. This flow includes several elements of a railway system process. You
can use this template to create similar scenarios like, booking bus
ticket, booking taxis and other transportation.
Activity Diagram Template for a
Railway Reservation System

22. Template shows the flow of an online shopping experience, from
browsing the store to checking out your cart.
Activity Diagram Template for a
Online Shopping System

24. An activity diagram template to show a project management by a
manager. This diagram shows the manager’s perspective of
managing a project with the process flow.
Activity Diagram Template for a
Project Management System

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