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2.6 KiB
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109 lines
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# Getting Started with Mermaid
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Mermaid lets you create diagrams using text and code, making documentation easier and more maintainable. This guide will introduce you to Mermaid's capabilities and how to begin using it.
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## Introduction to Mermaid
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Mermaid simplifies the process of generating diagrams like flowcharts, sequence diagrams, class diagrams, and more, all from text descriptions.
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## How to Use Mermaid
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To use Mermaid, you typically need a platform that supports it (like GitHub or GitLab) or use it within Markdown editors that have Mermaid integration.
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### Basic Syntax
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Mermaid diagrams are defined using a special syntax code block in Markdown files:
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```mermaid
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graph TD;
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A-->B;
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A-->C;
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B-->D;
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C-->D;
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```
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Remove the backslash `\` before the backticks to use this in your Markdown. This example creates a simple flowchart.
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## Diagram Types
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Mermaid supports various diagram types. Here are some of the most common ones:
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### 1. Flowcharts
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Create flowcharts to visualize processes and workflows.
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```mermaid
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graph LR;
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A[Start] --> B{Decision};
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B -->|Yes| C[Do Something with Melodi];
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B -->|No| D[Do Something Else];
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C --> E[End];
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D --> E;
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```
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### 2. Sequence Diagrams
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Sequence diagrams are perfect for showing interactions between actors in a system.
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```mermaid
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sequenceDiagram;
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participant A as User;
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participant B as System;
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A->>B: Request;
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B->>A: Response;
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```
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### 3. Gantt Charts
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Gantt charts help in visualizing project schedules.
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```mermaid
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gantt
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title A Gantt Chart
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dateFormat YYYY-MM-DD
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section Section
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A task :a1, 2024-01-01, 30d
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Another task :after a1 , 20d
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```
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### 4. Class Diagrams
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Class diagrams are useful for representing the structure of a system.
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```mermaid
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classDiagram
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class MyClass {
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+publicMethod()
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-privateMethod()
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}
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```
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## Customization
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Mermaid allows you to customize your diagrams with styles and colors.
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```mermaid
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graph TD;
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A-->B;
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style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:4px
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style B fill:#bbf,stroke:#f66,stroke-width:2px
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```
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```mermaid
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gitGraph
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commit
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commit
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branch develop
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commit
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commit
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commit
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checkout main
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commit
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commit
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```
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## Conclusion
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Mermaid is a powerful tool for creating diagrams directly within your Markdown documents. By learning its syntax and exploring different diagram types, you can enhance your documentation with visual elements that are easy to maintain and update. For more detailed information and advanced features, refer to the [Mermaid Documentation](https://mermaid-js.github.io/mermaid/#/).
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