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Diagram Examples

This document demonstrates how to create various types of diagrams using Mermaid in this documentation.

Flowchart Example​

Flowcharts are useful for showing processes and decision trees:

Sequence Diagram Example​

Sequence diagrams show interactions between components over time:

Class Diagram Example​

Class diagrams illustrate object-oriented structures:

State Diagram Example​

State diagrams show different states and transitions:

Gantt Chart Example​

Gantt charts are useful for project timelines:

Entity Relationship Diagram​

ER diagrams show database or data model relationships:

Git Graph Example​

Git graphs visualize version control workflows:

Pie Chart Example​

Pie charts show proportional data:

Mindmap Example​

Mindmaps organize hierarchical information:

Timeline Example​

Timelines show chronological events:

Usage Tips​

Syntax Highlighting​

Always use the ```mermaid code fence for diagrams.

Accessibility​

Add descriptive text before diagrams to explain their purpose for screen readers and users who may have difficulty viewing diagrams.

Performance​

Keep diagrams simple and focused. Complex diagrams can be slow to render and difficult to understand.

Responsive Design​

Mermaid diagrams automatically scale to fit their container, making them mobile-friendly.

Additional Resources​