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A Study on the Usage of the BPMN Notation for Designing Process Collaboration, Choreography, and Conversation Models

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  • Ivan Compagnucci

    (University of Camerino)

  • Flavio Corradini

    (University of Camerino)

  • Fabrizio Fornari

    (University of Camerino)

  • Barbara Re

    (University of Camerino)

Abstract

Being widely accepted by industries and academia, Business Process Model and Notation (BPMN) is the de facto standard for business process modeling. However, the large number of notation elements it introduces makes its use quite complex. This work investigates the usage of the BPMN notation by analyzing 54,500 models harvested from seven online collections. The study considers different model types introduced by the standard, such as process collaboration, choreography, and conversation. The analyses focus on the syntactic dimension of BPMN, investigating the usage of BPMN elements and their combinations. Syntactic violations of the standard, and of good modeling practices, are also investigated as well as possible relations with BPMN elements and modeling tools. The results of the study can guide further activities of educators, practitioners, researchers, and standardization bodies.

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  • Ivan Compagnucci & Flavio Corradini & Fabrizio Fornari & Barbara Re, 2024. "A Study on the Usage of the BPMN Notation for Designing Process Collaboration, Choreography, and Conversation Models," Business & Information Systems Engineering: The International Journal of WIRTSCHAFTSINFORMATIK, Springer;Gesellschaft für Informatik e.V. (GI), vol. 66(1), pages 43-66, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:binfse:v:66:y:2024:i:1:d:10.1007_s12599-023-00818-7
    DOI: 10.1007/s12599-023-00818-7
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