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Build Architecture Diagrams as Single-File HTML for Interactivity
A developer advocates replacing static PNG architecture diagrams with single-file HTML that uses CSS Grid for layout and SVG overlays for connectors. The approach separates data into a plain JS array, making updates as simple as editing an object. The result is an interactive, portable diagram that opens offline and stays editable by any developer.
Meridian48 take
The technique is clever but niche—most teams will still prefer Mermaid or dedicated diagramming tools for collaboration.
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