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Service-oriented modeling

Service-oriented modeling is a way of understanding how different parts of a system interact with each other. It is like a map that shows how all the different parts work together and communicate with each other. To make things easier to understand, the map may be drawn as a picture. In a service-oriented model, each different part of the system is represented by a symbol or shape. For example, a little computer might be represented by a square, while a database might be drawn as a circle. Lines between the shapes indicate how the parts work together or communicate with each other. By creating a model, it can help people understand how their system works, which can make it easier to design new parts or add new features.