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.