Architect's Guide

Oct 14, 2026 · Backend Development

PlantUML: Text-Based UML Diagramming 10x Faster Than Visio

This guide introduces PlantUML, an open-source text-based UML diagramming tool, covering its advantages, installation in IntelliJ IDEA, Graphviz setup with environment variables, configuration steps, and practical examples for creating flowcharts and class diagrams, plus a browser-based alternative.