Diagram types25 kinds, from plain language.
/ All types
(01)- FlowchartSign-up, checkout and approval flows
- Sequence DiagramAPI requests across services
- Class DiagramObject-oriented designs and domain models
- State DiagramOrder and ticket lifecycles
- ER DiagramDatabase schema design
- User JourneyOnboarding and first-run experiences
- Gantt ChartProject and release schedules
- Pie ChartBudget and cost breakdowns
- Git GraphExplaining a branching strategy
- Mind MapBrainstorming and planning
- TimelineProduct and company history
- Requirement DiagramTracing requirements to components
- Quadrant ChartEffort and impact prioritisation
- C4 DiagramSystem context for new team members
- Sankey DiagramBudget and money flows
- XY ChartMonthly sales or sign-ups
- Block DiagramHigh-level system overviews
- Packet DiagramProtocol and file format documentation
- Kanban BoardSprint snapshots in a README or doc
- Architecture DiagramCloud infrastructure overviews
- Radar ChartComparing products or frameworks
- TreemapBudgets broken down by department
- Ishikawa DiagramRoot cause analysis after an incident
- Venn DiagramComparing products or roles
- Tree ViewProject folder layouts in a README
(02)
drop something in
1text, notes, whatever
it turns into a diagram
2usually in a few seconds
tweak it if you want
3export it and move on