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 You can eliminate configuration errors and enforce policies **declaratively**.  
 
 **Next Step**: Try the [CUE Tutorial](https://cuelang.org/docs/tutorials/) or experiment in the **playground**! 🚀
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+
+Here’s a **Mermaid.js diagram** that visually explains the CUE lattice (Top, Bottom, Unification, and Disjunction) in a way that’s both accurate and appealing for visual learners. You can embed this directly in your Gitea Markdown files (if Mermaid rendering is enabled):
+
+```mermaid
+%% CUE Lattice Diagram
+graph TD
+    A["⊤ (Top)"] --> B["Concrete Values"]
+    A --> C["Constraints"]
+    B --> D["Unification (&)"]
+    C --> D
+    D --> E["Valid Output"]
+    D --> F["⊥ (Bottom, Invalid)"]
+    B --> G["Disjunction (|)"]
+    C --> G
+    G --> H["Valid Alternative"]
+
+    style A fill:#4CAF50,stroke:#388E3C
+    style F fill:#F44336,stroke:#D32F2F
+    style E fill:#2196F3,stroke:#1976D2
+    style H fill:#FF9800,stroke:#F57C00
+
+    %% Examples
+    I["Example:\nname: string & =~'^[A-Z]'"] --> D
+    J["Example:\nrole: 'admin' | 'user'"] --> G
+```
+
+---
+
+### **How to Use in Gitea**:
+1. Ensure Mermaid is enabled in your Gitea instance (check with admins).
+2. Paste the above code into a Markdown file (e.g., `README.md`).
+3. It will render as an interactive diagram.
+
+---
+
+### **Diagram Explanation**:
+1. **`⊤ (Top)`**  
+   - The root of all possible values (e.g., `string`, `int`, `{}`).  
+   - Branches into **concrete values** (like `"Alice"`) and **constraints** (like `>=18`).
+
+2. **Unification (`&`)**  
+   - Merges constraints (like a strict AND gate).  
+   - Outputs either a **valid value** (if constraints are met) or **`⊥` (Bottom)** (if conflicts exist).
+
+3. **Disjunction (`|`)**  
+   - Represents alternatives (like a flexible OR gate).  
+   - Outputs the **first valid alternative** (e.g., `"admin" | "user"`).
+
+4. **`⊥ (Bottom)`**  
+   - The "error state" (e.g., `name: 42` when `string` is required).
+
+---
+
+### **Why This Works**:
+- **Visualizes the Lattice**: Shows how CUE narrows possibilities from `⊤` to valid outputs.
+- **Color-Coded**: Green (Top), Blue (Valid), Red (Error), Orange (Alternatives).
+- **Includes Examples**: Embedded real CUE snippets for clarity.
+
+---
+
+### **Alternate Version (Simpler)**:
+If you prefer a minimalistic view:
+```mermaid
+graph LR
+    T["⊤ (Any Value)"] -->|Unification (&)| U["Valid"]
+    T -->|Conflict| B["⊥ (Invalid)"]
+    T -->|Disjunction (|)| D["A | B | C"]
+```
+
+Let me know if you'd like to tweak the design (e.g., add more examples, change layouts)!