Complete Mermaid Diagram Showcase#

Explore all Mermaid diagram types with interactive examples. Each diagram supports zoom, pan, and fullscreen viewing for optimal experience on all devices.

1. Flowchart - Process Flow Visualization#

Flowcharts are perfect for visualizing processes, decision trees, and system flows.

2. Sequence Diagram - Interaction Timeline#

Perfect for documenting API calls, user interactions, and system communications.

3. Class Diagram - Object-Oriented Structure#

Ideal for documenting software architecture and class relationships.

4. State Diagram - State Machine Visualization#

Perfect for modeling state machines, lifecycle flows, and status transitions.

5. Entity Relationship Diagram - Database Schema#

Essential for database design and relationship documentation.

6. Gantt Chart - Project Timeline#

Excellent for project planning and timeline visualization.

7. Pie Chart - Data Distribution#

Simple and effective for showing proportions and percentages.

8. Git Graph - Version Control Flow#

Visualize Git branching strategies and merge flows.

9. User Journey - Customer Experience Mapping#

Map out user experiences and customer journeys.

10. Quadrant Chart - Priority Matrix#

Useful for prioritization and decision making.

11. Mind Map - Concept Organization#

Great for brainstorming and organizing hierarchical information.

12. Timeline - Historical Events#

Document chronological events and milestones.

13. Requirement Diagram - System Requirements#

Document system requirements and their relationships.

Tips for Using Mermaid Diagrams#

Interactive Features#

• Zoom: Use mouse wheel or pinch gesture
• Pan: Click and drag to move around
• Fullscreen: Click the expand button for detailed view
• Reset: Return to original view with reset button

Best Practices#

1. Keep diagrams focused and not too complex
2. Use colors strategically to highlight important elements
3. Add notes and labels for clarity
4. Test on mobile devices for responsiveness
5. Consider breaking large diagrams into smaller ones

When to Use Each Diagram Type#

• Flowchart: Process flows, decision trees
• Sequence: API interactions, user flows
• Class: Software architecture, OOP design
• State: State machines, status flows
• ER: Database schemas, data relationships
• Gantt: Project timelines, scheduling
• Pie: Data distribution, percentages
• Git: Version control strategies
• Journey: User experience mapping
• Quadrant: Priority matrices, comparisons
• Mind Map: Brainstorming, concept organization
• Timeline: Historical events, roadmaps
• Requirement: System specifications