Why Use Mermaid Chart?

Using Mermaid charts for creating and sharing technical architecture diagrams offers several benefits:

1. Simplicity and Readability: Mermaid uses a straightforward, text-based syntax that makes it easy to write and understand diagrams without needing complex software. This promotes clarity and reduces the learning curve.

2. Version Control Friendly: Since Mermaid diagrams are text-based, they can be easily tracked and managed in version control systems like Git. This allows teams to collaborate effectively, reviewing changes over time.

3. Integration with Documentation: Mermaid charts can be embedded directly into documentation platforms (like Markdown files, wikis, and GitHub) allowing for seamless integration of diagrams with relevant textual content.

4. Customization and Flexibility: Users can quickly modify and customize diagrams to reflect changes in architecture, enabling rapid iterations without starting from scratch.

5. Cross-Platform Compatibility: Being text-based means that Mermaid can be rendered in various environments, making it accessible across different platforms without needing specific software.

6. Automated Rendering: Many tools support automatic rendering of Mermaid diagrams, making it easy to visualize changes in real-time as the text is modified.

7. Community and Ecosystem: Mermaid has a growing community and a variety of plugins and integrations, which can enhance its functionality and make it easier to use alongside other tools.

By leveraging these benefits, teams can create clear, maintainable, and shareable architecture diagrams that enhance communication and collaboration.

Self-Sovereign Computing

Self-Sovereign Computing is a way to describe a technology framework that allows for complete ownership of personal resources. Represented in simple terms with the following Mermaid Chart: