We’re thrilled to announce: PlantText Pro is finally out! It’s available for purchase in most countries now. A New Era for PlantText For over ten years now, we’ve made PlantText free to the PlantUML community. And it was only after repeated requests from our users that we developed PlantText Pro. The community had been asking […]
Let’s say you’re getting froyo at your favorite local frozen yogurt shop. It starts simple: a dollop of vanilla, a dollop of chocolate. But wait—what if you want sprinkles? Or whipped cream? (Yes, you know it costs extra, and you don’t care.) Now maybe some cookie dough bites, a little caramel sauce, and why not—
We’ve been so heads-down working to get out PlantText Pro (Version 23) that we didn’t stop to take the time to tell you about the last two mini-releases we pushed out. Version 22.8 Version 22.8 came out in January. The main thing about it you may have noticed is that we now have a Dark
Diagram-as-code is all the rage right now—and honestly, it’s about time. UML diagrams bring a ton of value to the software design process: they help teams communicate architecture clearly, think through system behavior before diving into code, and avoid the classic “wait, what is this supposed to do again?” syndrome. But if you’re just now
Ever tried to plug an American hair dryer into a European socket? It doesn’t fit. That’s frustrating. But grab a travel adapter, and voila! Your hair dryer is back in action. This is a perfect analogy for the Adapter Pattern in software development. Read along to learn more about what the Adapter design pattern is,
Ever tried to explain how your system works and ended up in a 45-minute rant with hand-waving that resembles interpretive dance? Enter sequence diagrams: the ultimate way to sketch out what’s happening, when, and between whom—minus the awkward jazz hands. Whether you’re designing software, documenting processes, or just trying to prove to your team that
As we prepare for our next big release (Version 23) we did a few things to lay the groundwork in PlantText Version 22.7. And actually this release turned out to be a humdinger in its own right! The Big Things A sneak peak at AI integration Yes, we have added AI capabilities to PlantText! PlantText
In the world of software architecture, communication is key. Whether you’re explaining your design to a colleague, a client, or even capturing it for future you, diagrams can bridge the gap between abstraction and understanding. One of the most versatile tools in your diagramming toolkit is the component diagram. Let’s dive into what they are,
As 2024 winds down, we find ourselves reflecting: this has been a big year for improvements at PlantText. And we’re even more excited for what’s to come in 2025! New Features & Functions Performance & Reliability In Version 22 we made some major architectural changes to meet the incredible growth in the PlantText community. Generating
