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What is Flow diagram?

Flow diagrams are essential tools for visualizing processes, systems, and data flows. This Flow Diagram application harnesses the power of ReactFlow's open-source flowchart library to provide developers with a robust solution for creating professional, interactive diagrams.

Whether you're documenting software architecture, mapping business processes, or illustrating complex systems, this application offers all the tools you need. The intuitive interface combined with powerful customization options makes it suitable for both quick sketches and detailed technical documentation.

The application demonstrates best practices for implementing interactive diagrams with features like zoom and pan for large diagrams, SVG export for high-quality outputs, and flexible styling options. Built with performance in mind, it can handle complex diagrams with hundreds of nodes while maintaining smooth interactions.

Features & Capabilities

This application includes several powerful features that make it easy to create professional flow diagram applications:

Built-in Shapes

Extensive library of pre-designed shapes including rectangles, circles, diamonds, and custom nodes for various diagram types.

CSS Styling

Full CSS customization support allowing you to style nodes and edges to match your brand guidelines.

Connectors

Smart edge routing with multiple connector types including straight, bezier, and step edges.

Zoom & Pan

Smooth navigation controls that let users explore large diagrams with ease.

Export to SVG

Export your diagrams to high-quality SVG format for use in documentation and presentations.

Technologies Used

React
TypeScript
ReactFlow
SVG
CSS3

Integration

Built with React and TypeScript, this flow diagram solution integrates seamlessly with modern web frameworks. The component-based architecture makes it easy to embed diagrams into existing applications. Supports integration with design systems and can be customized to match any UI framework including Material-UI, Ant Design, or custom component libraries.

Use Cases

Flow diagram is perfect for a wide range of applications and scenarios:

Software architecture documentation
Business process modeling (BPM)
System design and planning
Educational materials and tutorials
Network topology visualization
Algorithm flowcharts

Key Benefits

  • Create professional diagrams in minutes
  • Export ready-to-use graphics for documentation
  • Interactive diagrams that engage users
  • Fully customizable to match your design system
  • Lightweight and performant

Explore the Source Code

View the complete source code and implementation details on GitHub

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