Design Complex Systems

Software engineering teams need to collaborate effectively as they design, build, and maintain complex systems. SmartDraw helps engineering teams:

  • Design systems collaboratively using technical diagrams
  • Coordinate tasks and share ideas
  • Maintain and document complex systems
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Design and Document Your Software Projects

  • Document Architecture
  • Identify Use Cases
  • Visualize Interaction
  • See Data Flow
  • Prototype
  • Design Processes
  • Report
UML Class Diagram

Build a visual representation of your software's basic architecture to make sure everyone on the team has the same understanding about the building blocks, their attributes, operations, and relationships between them. SmartDraw will even help you generate a class diagram from your code in Git or a local code repository automatically. Open this class diagram

class diagram example
UML Use Case Diagram

Identify use cases, break down components, and create cohesive technical solutions. Open this use case diagram

use case diagram example
UML Activity Diagram

Plan out the dynamic nature of how a user may flow through or interact with the system or application you're building. Open this activity diagram

activity diagram example
Data Flow Diagram

Map out the flow of information in your app from external entities through processes and data stores. Get a high level view to give your team context or do a deep dive into the details. Open this data flow diagram

data flow diagram example
Wireframe

Create a quick and dirty wireframe to communicate the main elements of your structure or build out a pixel-perfect mockup or UI prototype. Open this wireframe

wireframe example
Deployment Process

Develop a system for developing new versions of your app quickly and securely. This can include streamlining build pipelines and automating deployment processes. Create standard deployment policies and procedures that are easy to follow for your entire team. Open this development flowchart

development flowchart example
Kanban Board

Get your team on the same page by monitoring and updating progress on tasks for your sprint. You can discuss how to deal with any tasks at risk or any taks that have become bottlenecks for others. Open this Kanban board

kanban board example

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