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
Previously in this Design Patterns series, we examined the Observer pattern. This time around we’re diving into the Factory Design Pattern—a pattern that is great for cranking out objects when you need them, while keeping your code neat and tidy. Seriously, this is such a common pattern that you have to know it. What it is
Terminal Efficiency You already know how fast and simple it is to create diagrams in PlantText. But you can make life even easier on yourself by using autocomplete and snippets to reduce repetitive typing. Coming from a Linux terminal background, I want to type as little as possible and be “lazy”! We used to call
Activity diagrams are a type of UML (Unified Modeling Language) diagram that’s used to model workflows and illustrate the steps in a system or a process. They can help you visualize complex sequences in a simple, intuitive way and are often used in software development, business processes, and systems engineering to show the flow of
