Software Engineering Radio - the podcast for professional software developers SE Radio 566: Ashley Peacock on Diagramming in Software Engineering
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May 31, 2023 AI Snips
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Power of Diagramming
- Diagrams make complex information easy to digest and understand quickly.
- They help communicate ideas clearly and push career growth by expressing architectural ideas effectively.
Use Diagram Types Wisely
- Use short-lived diagrams for brainstorming or pairing to quickly explain ideas.
- Commit long-lived diagrams with source code to document architecture for easy reference.
Why Diagramming Is Underused
- UML got a bad reputation due to its rigidity and emphasis on notation over communication.
- Diagram tooling was historically slow and painful, discouraging updates and maintenance.