Step 1.3 Preparing the data dictionary

Prepare a data dictionary describing all classes identified.

Class Data Dictionary
Class name purchase order
Description A legal document issued by the company stating the request to purchase goods or services from a supplier.
Aliases PO, order
Class scope Must be created for all company purchases.
Assumptions/restrictions on membership and use Is not valid unless authorised by the purchasing manager.
Associations Is placed on a vendor
Attributes Must be associated with a single vendor.
Must have a unique order number.
Must have one but may have many line items.
Operations Is created, expedited, filled and archived.
May be canceled or amended.