Blog Series
This series explores Mermaid vs PlantUML from tool selection to diagram-specific syntax, expressive power, and practical documentation workflows.
Reading path
6 posts
Start with the overview, then move into the diagram-type comparisons. Each article includes examples, decision guidance, and trade-offs for teams maintaining diagrams as code.
Compare Mermaid and PlantUML through flowcharts, sequence diagrams, state diagrams, ER diagrams, class diagrams, component diagrams, deployment diagrams, and activity diagrams to choose the right diagram-as-code tool.
Compare Mermaid and PlantUML sequence diagram syntax with order and payment examples, including alt, loop, par, activation, return, ref, and pagination differences.
Compare Mermaid and PlantUML class diagrams for members, relationships, generics, interfaces, packages, notes, styling, and large model views.
Compare Mermaid Flowchart and PlantUML Activity Diagram syntax for branches, loops, parallel flows, swimlanes, and examples that help you choose.
Compare Mermaid subgraphs and PlantUML swimlanes for role grouping, cross-lane flows, branches, and parallel work, with examples and selection tips.
Compare Mermaid C4 and C4-PlantUML for Context, Container, Dynamic, Deployment, layout, tags, styling, and long-term architecture docs.
