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 […]
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
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
Sure, you know you can use PlantText to easily create awesome UML diagrams. But did you know you can also use it to help you visualize JSON? In today’s data-centric world, JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) has become the go-to format for exchanging data between servers, web applications, and APIs. Whether you’re a software developer, data
