Setup for Modeling

Setup Visual Studio Code

Download and install VScode for your system.

Setup npm

Use nodejs to setup npm. Use the LTS version.

Setup Markdown preview for Mermaid

Use a VScode plug-in to draw as code.

Mermaid for expressing a model

• Use a graph for procedures and data-flow
• Use a class diagram to model objects and what they can do
• Use a state diagram to depict the system as a set of states and transitions
• Use a sequence diagram to show an example sequence-flow

Try the live editor for an easy introduction.