Elementary Fact Expression
Instead of explaining the ins and outs of elementary fact expressions, this article is a copy of the dialog held with ChatGPT about it. It was very quickly catching on, and along the way learned how to correct the mistakes. It is a very insightful session, and we consider it to be of help to our novice readers. Enjoy the read, and let us know what you think. (The article is only altered in layout to break down the directions in which the session heads.)
Do you know what an elementary fact expression is?
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FCO-IM in One Slide
FCO-IM explained in a single image. From natural language communication to system design and implementation.
Short Modeling Tutorial
This example is also given as an example with the CaseTalk download. This example demonstrates the method of information modeling using CaseTalk.
From Language to Models
Business people communicate using natural language without much thought about the fact that they do so. In IT, engineers invent computer languages to communicate with computers. Translating thought into computer languages goes a long way, but is never meant to be used by non technically equipped people, or business domain experts.
Graphical Notations
The FCO-IM has many standards for diagramming, only the most common and widespread used symbols are explained here. In FCO-IM one recognises three main graphical objects: Facts, Objects, and Labels.
