Creating Software with Modern Diagramming Techniques

Explore modern diagramming techniques for software creation in this GOTO Book Club interview with Ashley Peacock and Stefan Hofer. Learn about the power of diagrams in communicating relationships, documenting domains, visualizing user flows, and revealing system architecture. Discover how to create meaningful and attractive diagrams using text-based markup tools like Mermaid, and compare it with alternatives such as PlantUML and Structurizr. Gain insights into the benefits of integrating diagramming into your engineering workflow, including improved code refactoring and clearer communication of ideas. Delve into the potential future of diagramming in software development and how it can enhance your professional vocabulary and day-to-day work.

Intro
Diagrams as code
Mermaid’s versatility
Comparing PlantUML, Structurizr & Mermaid
Benefits of Mermaid in code refactoring
How 'Tomorrow' Could Look Like
Outro