Session

A Session is a temporal instance that represents a bounded period of continuous activity or interaction within defined start and end points.

• Context:
  • Session Characteristics:
    • Session Start through initiation events
    • Session End through termination events
    • Session Duration between start and end
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  • It can (typically) maintain Session State during its duration.
  • It can (typically) generate Session Data through activity logging.
  • It can (typically) track Session Events for analysis.
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  • It can (often) support Session Recovery through state preservation.
  • It can (often) provide Session Metrics for performance analysis.
  • It can (often) enforce Session Policy through rule implementation.
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  • It can range from being a Brief Session to being an Extended Session, depending on duration.
  • It can range from being a Simple Session to being a Complex Session, depending on activity complexity.
  • It can range from being a Passive Session to being an Active Session, depending on interaction level.
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• Examples:
  • Interactive Sessions:
    • User Sessions:
      • Application Sessions:
        • Document Editing Session for content creation.
        • Email Client Session for message management.
        • Browser Session for web navigation.
      • Platform Sessions:
        • Operating System Session for system operation.
        • Cloud Platform Session for cloud resource usage.
        • Development Environment Session for code development.
      • Game Sessions:
        • Console Game Session for console gaming.
        • Mobile Game Session for mobile gaming.
        • PC Game Session for computer gaming.
    • Service Sessions:
      • Support Sessions:
        • Technical Support Session for problem resolution.
        • Customer Service Session for inquiry handling.
        • Training Session for knowledge transfer.
      • Transaction Sessions:
        • Payment Session for financial transaction.
        • Order Session for purchase processing.
        • Booking Session for reservation management.
      • Communication Sessions:
        • Chat Session for text communication.
        • Video Call Session for video interaction.
        • Conference Session for group discussion.
  • Health-Related Sessions:
    • Physical Activity Sessions:
      • Exercise Session for fitness training.
      • Yoga Session for mindful movement.
      • Therapy Session for physical rehabilitation.
    • Wellness Sessions:
      • Meditation Session for mental focus.
      • Fasting Session for dietary restriction.
      • Sleep Session for rest period.
  • System Sessions:
    • Task Session Instances:
      • Analysis Sessions:
        • Data Processing Session for information analysis.
        • Quality Control Session for verification process.
        • Audit Session for compliance check.
      • Maintenance Sessions:
        • System Update Session for software upgrade.
        • Database Maintenance Session for data optimization.
        • Network Maintenance Session for connectivity management.
      • Monitoring Sessions:
        • Performance Monitoring Session for resource tracking.
        • Security Monitoring Session for threat detection.
        • Health Check Session for status verification.
    • Background Sessions:
      • Backup Sessions:
        • Full Backup Session for complete preservation.
        • Incremental Backup Session for change preservation.
        • Differential Backup Session for delta preservation.
      • Update Sessions:
        • Security Update Session for protection enhancement.
        • Feature Update Session for capability addition.
        • Patch Session for bug resolution.
      • Sync Sessions:
        • Data Sync Session for content synchronization.
        • State Sync Session for status synchronization.
        • Config Sync Session for setting synchronization.
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• Counter-Examples:
  • Time Periods, which lack defined boundaries.
  • Events, which are instantaneous.
  • Processes, which may span multiple sessions.
  • States, which describe conditions rather than periods.
• See: Instance, Activity, Temporal Entity, Event.

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