Sequence diagrams are a powerful way to capture interactions between different parts of a system through time. Whether you’re designing software, documenting processes, or analyzing workflows, sequence diagrams help illustrate what is happening and in what order it happens. In this post, we’ll explore what sequence diagrams are, why they’re useful, and how to create […]
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,
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
A beginner’s guide PlantText provides a *ton* of sample UML diagrams to get you going right out of the gate. Such a dizzying array, in fact, that you might get lost trying to sort out which one applies best to your situation. So we’re starting a new series on UML Diagrams to talk through the
What Are Class Diagrams? This post is all about creating Class Diagrams using PlantUML. We’ll start with the basics of PlantUML syntax, and then chat a bit about object oriented programming. I’m mostly writing this post as a refresher for myself, as well as a reference for future me. True confession – I keep forgetting
