ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Data-flow diagram

A data-flow diagram is like a map that shows how data moves from one place to another. It helps you understand how data gets from A to B. Imagine your data as cars and the arrows on the diagram are the roads that the cars take. The diagram shows where the data starts, what happens to it on its journey, and where it ends up. It helps you see how all the different parts of a system work together.