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Visualization for Microservice flow


I have an application made of multiple microservices. I would like to visualize it for newer developer to understand the flow chart.

In some previous experiences, I have seen people draw flowchart like this one below.

Question: What is this kind of flow chart called?
Is there any software tool that can draw it?

flow chart


Solution

  • This diagram is called "Sequence Diagram". You can learn about its annotation at IBM Rational site

    You can use tools like Visual Paradigm to draw it. They have a community version for non-commercial use.