Building Millenium Falcons with PlantUML - Marsel Tadjer

We'll be back at Central Insurance this month in Bridge Park, Dublin. Central Insurance owns the top two floors of the building, so take advantage of any of the free parking garages at Bridge Park and then head up to floor 4 of the building.

Important time note: Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you.

The building address is 4450 Bridge Park
The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400

YouTube Live Stream
To be announced

Building Millenium Falcons with PlantUML

In the world of software architecture, clarity in system interactions is key. Enter LegoBuilder (Console) and LegoBuyer (API) a dynamic duo tasked with assembling Millenium Falcon Lego models from any available set. LegoBuilder meticulously constructs the starship, but when key components are missing, it seamlessly interacts with LegoBuyer to purchase the necessary pieces. PlantUML provides the perfect medium to illustrate these interactions, allowing developers to visualize request-response cycles and event-driven processes with precision.

By leveraging PlantUML, developers can iterate on their designs dynamically, refining workflows and debugging bottlenecks while maintaining a cohesive system overview. The presentation will demonstrate how PlantUML’s concise, text-driven diagrams can capture the essence of software processes, translating abstract API communications into tangible, relatable workflows. Through this approach, attendees will explore how visualization and hands-on experimentation create a deeper cognitive connection between design and implementation, ultimately leading to smarter, more intuitive software engineering.