Mermaid: Generation of diagrams like flowcharts or sequence diagrams from text
a year ago
- #javascript
- #diagramming
- #documentation
- Mermaid is a JavaScript-based diagramming tool that uses Markdown-inspired text to create diagrams.
- It helps solve documentation issues (Doc-Rot) by making diagrams easy to create and update.
- Mermaid is useful for both developers and non-programmers via the Mermaid Live Editor.
- It supports various diagram types including flowcharts, sequence diagrams, Gantt charts, class diagrams, and more.
- Mermaid integrates with many applications and can be used within GitHub.
- The project relies on visual regression testing and community contributions.
- Security features include sandboxed iframe rendering to prevent malicious code execution.
- Mermaid was created by Knut Sveidqvist and has a growing community of contributors.