Automating App Architecture Diagrams: How I Built a Tool to Map Codebases from the Source

Update: 2024-07-31

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NoReDraw instantly turns your code into clear architecture diagrams, linking key components and keeping documentation up-to-date.

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Ever wished there was a tool that could instantly turn your code into a clear, visual diagram? Well, that's exactly what NoReDraw does! Born out of a software engineer's frustration, this tool identifies key components like artifacts and configurations, and links them together to create a comprehensive architecture diagram. It's designed to be super customizable and easily extendable, ensuring your documentation stays up-to-date without the hassle of redrawing diagrams every time something changes.