Diagrams, a Python library for creating cloud system architecture diagrams using code, remains popular and well-adopted, yet recent development activity has slowed significantly with no commits in the past 132 days.
Recent issues and pull requests highlight a strong community interest in expanding the library's capabilities, particularly through adding support for new frameworks and improving existing functionalities. Notable issues include requests for better diagram organization (#1013) and new icons for Azure (#1009), indicating user demand for enhanced customization and up-to-date resources. Pull requests such as #1007, #1006, and #1005 focus on integrating support for frameworks like Hibernate and JHipster, showcasing efforts to broaden the library's applicability.
Benedikt Werner (benediktwerner)
Jarek Potiuk (potiuk)
MinJae Kwon (Miti) (mingrammer)
Shiplu Mokaddim (shiplu)
Dov Benyomin Sohacheski (bdsoha)
Victorien (Viicos)
Matthias Gatto (outscale-mgo)
Ermias (etes)
Pierre-Yves Aillet (pyaillet)
Fabrizio Fortino (fabriziofortino)
JeongSeung Mun (mjs1995)
Gabriel Tessier (gabriel-tessier)
Eric Winnington (ewinnington)
David Ferdinand (davidferdinand)
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Timespan | Opened | Closed | Comments | Labeled | Milestones |
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7 Days | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
30 Days | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
90 Days | 6 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 1 |
1 Year | 40 | 10 | 42 | 40 | 1 |
All Time | 494 | 190 | - | - | - |
Like all software activity quantification, these numbers are imperfect but sometimes useful. Comments, Labels, and Milestones refer to those issues opened in the timespan in question.
The GitHub repository for the Diagrams project has a total of 304 open issues, indicating ongoing activity and user engagement. Recent issues reflect a variety of topics, including feature requests for new icons, bug reports related to rendering and alignment, and inquiries about functionality. Notably, there are several discussions around the integration of new cloud services and improvements in documentation.
A recurring theme is the request for additional icons and support for various cloud providers, particularly AWS and Azure. Users are also actively seeking enhancements to existing features, such as better control over node and edge attributes, which suggests a desire for more customization options in diagram creation.
Issue #1014: Cluster direction/Data Flow not working as expected
Issue #1013: Difficulty Organizing Diagram Items into Multiple Rows for Improved Readability
Issue #1003: Is there any way to change the font for text?
Issue #764: Include full AWS asset package of icons
Issue #1009: Feature request: New icons for Azure
Issue #1003: Is there any way to change the font for text?
Issue #764: Include full AWS asset package of icons
Issue #1001: Please add nodes and Icons for newer Azure Services (example: Azure OpenAI)
Issue #998: The arrow rendering is buggy. Most of the time, the edges are just messy. We need a better algorithm plz.
Issue #997: plz add edge: cluster-to-cluster and cluster-to-node.
This analysis highlights both user engagement with the project and areas where enhancements could lead to increased satisfaction and usability within the Diagrams library.
The repository mingrammer/diagrams
currently has 85 open pull requests (PRs), with a variety of contributions focused on adding support for new frameworks, fixing bugs, and enhancing existing features. The activity indicates a vibrant community of contributors working to expand the library's capabilities.
PR #1008: Updated Legacy ENV Path
Created 33 days ago. Minor change to the Dockerfile to update the legacy environment path format.
PR #1007: Adding Hibernate framework support
Created 41 days ago. Introduces support for the Hibernate framework, including necessary documentation and images.
PR #1006: Adding JHipster framework support
Created 41 days ago. Adds support for JHipster framework with corresponding documentation and images.
PR #1005: Adding Apache Camel framework support
Created 41 days ago. Similar to previous PRs, this adds support for Apache Camel with documentation updates.
PR #1004: git-respository image in aws general
Created 41 days ago. Introduces a new image related to git repositories in AWS context.
PR #1000: Add Component Node for C4 model
Created 95 days ago. Significant feature addition allowing users to create component diagrams using C4 model nodes.
PR #999: Add support for in-memory diagram generation using BytesIO
Created 95 days ago. Enhances functionality by allowing diagrams to be generated in-memory, useful for web services.
PR #992: added devcontainer support for vscode
Created 129 days ago. Implements VSCode devcontainer support for easier local development setup.
PR #985: Fix parameter type of outformat
Created 164 days ago. Fixes a type issue in the Diagram class constructor regarding the outformat
parameter.
PR #984: feat(node): add SaaS git providers
Created 165 days ago. Adds GitHub, BitBucket, and GitLab as SaaS providers in the diagrams library.
Framework Support Expansion: A significant number of recent PRs (e.g., #1007, #1006, #1005) focus on adding support for various frameworks like Hibernate, JHipster, and Apache Camel. This trend indicates an effort to broaden the library's usability across different programming environments.
Increased Functionality: PRs such as #1000 and #999 introduce substantial enhancements to existing functionalities, like in-memory diagram generation and new node types for C4 models, which can significantly improve user experience and capabilities.
Community Engagement: The presence of multiple contributors (e.g., Dimitrios Liapis with multiple PRs) suggests an active community that is engaged in improving the library collaboratively.
The current state of open pull requests in the mingrammer/diagrams
repository reveals several key themes and areas of focus among contributors:
The influx of PRs aimed at adding new frameworks (e.g., Hibernate, JHipster, Apache Camel) demonstrates a clear commitment from contributors to enhance the library's versatility. This aligns with the project's goal of supporting a wide array of cloud technologies and programming frameworks, making it more appealing to a broader audience of developers who may utilize these frameworks in their architecture diagrams.
The diversity of contributors is notable; many individuals are actively submitting PRs that not only add features but also address bugs or enhance documentation (as seen in PRs like #992). This suggests a healthy ecosystem where users feel empowered to contribute back to the project, which is crucial for long-term sustainability.
Several PRs focus on improving usability through better documentation (e.g., PRs that add images or clarify usage instructions). The introduction of features like devcontainer support (#992) further indicates an emphasis on making it easier for new users to get started with the library without extensive setup hurdles.
While there is significant activity, some older PRs remain unmerged or have not received timely reviews (e.g., PR #980 regarding Azure icons). This could indicate potential bottlenecks in the review process or resource constraints among maintainers. Additionally, there are discussions around maintaining backward compatibility while introducing new features (as seen in comments on various PRs), which is essential to ensure that existing users are not adversely affected by updates.
Overall, the pull request landscape for mingrammer/diagrams
reflects an active community dedicated to enhancing the library's capabilities while ensuring usability through comprehensive documentation and feature expansion. However, attention should be given to managing merge processes effectively to prevent stagnation in contributions and maintain momentum within the community.
Benedikt Werner (benediktwerner)
Jarek Potiuk (potiuk)
MinJae Kwon (Miti) (mingrammer)
Shiplu Mokaddim (shiplu)
Dov Benyomin Sohacheski (bdsoha)
Victorien (Viicos)
Matthias Gatto (outscale-mgo)
Ermias (etes)
Pierre-Yves Aillet (pyaillet)
Fabrizio Fortino (fabriziofortino)
JeongSeung Mun (mjs1995)
Gabriel Tessier (gabriel-tessier)
Eric Winnington (ewinnington)
David Ferdinand (davidferdinand)
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