Creating Software with Modern Diagramming Techniques • Ashley Peacock & Stefan Hofer

Discover how to create software with modern diagramming techniques using Mermaid, a markup language for generating diagrams from code. Learn how to iterate and refine designs, collaborate, and version control diagrams with ease.

Key takeaways

Diagramming techniques can be a powerful tool for building better software, with modern techniques being more effective than traditional ones.
Mermaid is a tool for creating diagrams from code, with a simple markup language that can be used to generate images.
Mermaid allows for easy collaboration and version control, as diagrams can be stored in a code repository and easily updated.
The book “Creating Software with Modern Diagramming Techniques” provides a hands-on approach to learning diagramming techniques, with real-world examples and activities.
The book covers three main diagram types: sequence diagrams, C4 models, and domain models.
Sequence diagrams are used to model interactions between services or people, while C4 models are used to model software architecture.
Domain models are used to describe problem domains and the relationships between entities.
Mermaid allows for the creation of diagrams from code, making it easy to iterate and refine designs.
The book covers how to use Mermaid to create diagrams from code, with examples in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Mermaid has plugins for GitHub, GitLab, and other tools, making it easy to integrate with existing workflows.
The book provides guidance on how to use Mermaid to create diagrams from code, with real-world examples and activities.
Mermaid is a powerful tool for building better software, with modern techniques being more effective than traditional ones.

Creating Software with Modern Diagramming Techniques • Ashley Peacock & Stefan Hofer

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