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Well, some people naturally think better in lines-and-boxes than in code. Nothing wrong with that, it's like sketching out mockups or wireframes, it gives you a
by erikstarck 16y ago
Well, some people naturally think better in lines-and-boxes than in code. Nothing wrong with that, it's like sketching out mockups or wireframes, it gives you a better overview of what you're trying to build.
It also clearly, like this example shows, makes it easier to communicate with other techies about what you're doing and how you're solving certain problems.
- daveungerer 16y agoWhat you're saying is technically correct, but misses the point. I also find it useful to draw lines-and-boxes sometimes, but it's much faster and more creative if you don't constrain yourself to a standard like UML. The only reason to use UML in this case is if you intend to use your diagrams as a communication tool rather than just a thinking tool. But, as a single founder, you should have no need to communicate the kind of information conveyed by a UML diagram. If you require that much hand-holding, you're not ready to be a single founder. Time is a very limited resource for a single founder, and if you're spending time discussing UML diagrams, where are you going to find time to talk to customers, create a good marketing pitch, and all the other things required to create a profitable company?