Series articles: Diagrams as code
Generate diagrams, mind maps, and visualizations straight from code and data.
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Documentation as Code - Transform Your Infrastructure into Beautiful Diagrams with Python and Mermaid →
Automate your Documentation as Code by building a Dockerized Python and Mermaid CLI stack to generate dynamic architecture diagrams directly from your codebase.
April 20, 2026
Getting a more attractive mindmap with Markmap and Quarto →
Generate attractive mindmaps from Markdown using Markmap and customize them in VSCode. Render the final, beautiful HTML result with Quarto and Docker.
July 25, 2025
Python - Generate flows using pydot →
Use Python and the pydot library to easily generate diagrams-as-code like ETL flowcharts, class diagrams, and decision trees. Includes Docker setup and code examples.
December 18, 2024
Drawdb-app - Render your database model as png, markdown, mermaid, ... →
Easily visualize and document your database model with DrawDB-app. Import SQL files, generate diagrams, and export to PNG, Markdown, Mermaid, and more.
November 11, 2024
How to generate a graph from compose.yaml →
Instantly visualize your Docker Compose architecture. Use `compose-viz` to generate a clear graph of services, dependencies, and exposed ports from your `compose.yaml` file.
June 8, 2024
Rendering a JSON file as a mind map →
Transform complex JSON data into clear, interactive mind maps with JSON Crack. Discover how this powerful tool simplifies data visualization and enhances data understanding.
January 18, 2024
Build a mind map using Docker and Markdown →
Learn how to easily create a dynamic mind map using Markmap, Docker, and Markdown. Convert plain text into a beautiful, interactive HTML mind map.
December 16, 2023
Docker - Diagrams as code →
Generate stunning infrastructure and application diagrams directly from Python code using the diagrams library and a simple Docker command. Visualize your complex systems as code effortlessly.
November 24, 2023