This text provides a cheat sheet for using Mermaid, a tool for creating diagrams. It covers various topics such as flowcharts, graphs, nodes and shapes, links between nodes, subgraphs, sequence diagrams, and Gantt diagrams. The keywords highlight the main concepts discussed in the text. The themes of flowcharts, sequence diagrams, and Gantt diagrams represent the major categories that the text falls under.
| Signal | Change | 10y horizon | Driving force |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mermaid Cheat Sheet | Introduction of Mermaid Cheat Sheet | More advanced and user-friendly Mermaid Cheat Sheet | Need for a more efficient and accessible diagramming tool |
| Flowcharts | Improvement in flowchart diagramming | Flowchart diagrams will be more intuitive and versatile | Increasing demand for visual representation of algorithms and processes |
| Graph | Introduction of different graph directions | More flexibility in graph directions | Need for different ways to represent information flow |
| Nodes & shapes | Introduction of different node shapes and styles | More creative and customizable node designs | Desire for more visually appealing and unique diagrams |
| Links Between Nodes | Introduction of different link styles and text options | More options for expressing relationships between nodes | Need for clearer and more descriptive connections in diagrams |
| Subgraphs | Introduction of subgraphs in diagrams | Ability to organize and categorize information in diagrams | Need for better organization and structure in diagrams |
| Sequence Diagrams | Improvement in sequence diagramming | Sequence diagrams will be more detailed and interactive | Growing need for visual representation of process interactions |
| Participants | Introduction of participant order and aliases | More flexibility in representing process participants | Desire for clearer and more customizable sequence diagrams |
| Messages | Introduction of different message arrow types | More options for expressing message types and styles | Need for clearer and more descriptive communication in sequence diagrams |
| Activations | Introduction of activation and deactivation of actors | More dynamic representation of actor actions | Desire for more interactive and dynamic sequence diagrams |
| Notes | Introduction of notes in sequence diagrams | Ability to provide additional context and information in diagrams | Need for clearer and more detailed explanations in sequence diagrams |
| Loops | Introduction of loop notation in sequence diagrams | Ability to represent repetitive processes in diagrams | Desire for more comprehensive representation of processes in sequence diagrams |
| Alt | Introduction of alternative paths in sequence diagrams | Ability to represent different decision paths in diagrams | Need for clearer and more comprehensive representation of decision-making processes |
| Gantt Diagrams | Introduction of Gantt chart functionality in Mermaid | More efficient and integrated project scheduling | Need for better project management and scheduling tools |
| Demos | Introduction of various diagramming examples and styles | More diverse and customizable diagramming options | Desire for inspiration and guidance in creating diagrams |