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Perhaps PlantUML isn't as new and interesting as Mermaid, but each time I try a side-by-side comparison, the results are always better in PlantUML than Mermaid.
by amanzi 2y ago
Perhaps PlantUML isn't as new and interesting as Mermaid, but each time I try a side-by-side comparison, the results are always better in PlantUML than Mermaid. I'll admit that the Mermaid syntax is a lot easier to understand, but the PlantUML syntax is a lot more powerful. I especially like the new Activity diagrams in PlantUML with the conditionals and looping syntax.
- antman 2y agoThats what I also found out, supported by llms, nice looking output. I have not found a proper left to right renderer for the activity diagrams
- makeitdouble 2y agoAgreed. I use it mostly for sequence diagrams, but never hit a case where Mermaid felt better than PlantUML. It has been more of a forced transition as SaaS like Notion don't have a PlantUML integration or it's not available at the organization level.