38 lines
962 B
Markdown
38 lines
962 B
Markdown
# swimlane
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Parallel lanes representing different roles or departments, with a shared timeline.
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## Structure
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- Canvas divided into horizontal or vertical parallel lanes
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- Each lane represents a role, department, or actor
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- Timeline or process flow runs across all lanes
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- Handoffs between lanes shown with crossing arrows
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## Best For
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- Cross-functional process flows
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- Multi-stakeholder workflows
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- Service blueprints
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- Responsibility assignment diagrams
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## Visual Elements
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- Clearly labeled parallel lanes
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- Process steps within each lane
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- Crossing arrows for handoffs between lanes
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- Timeline or sequence indicator
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## Text Placement
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- Lane labels at the left edge or top
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- Step labels within each lane
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- Handoff labels on crossing arrows
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- Title above the swimlane diagram
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## Recommended Pairings
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- `corporate-memphis`: Business process swimlanes
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- `technical-schematic`: Engineering workflow diagrams
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- `ui-wireframe`: Service blueprint wireframes
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