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Visualize Interactions with System Context Diagrams

System context diagrams are a way to visualize the external entities that interact with a system without showing the details of those interactions. Learn how to create a context diagram for your next project.
Diagrams for Software Engineering
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Confluence for End User Documentation: Tips and Best Practices

User documentation is created to help people use a product and troubleshoot common issues. Build effective user documentation in Confluence with these tips and best practices.
Confluence, Software Development
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How to Read and Use BPMN Gateways (+ Examples)

Your guide to the most common types of BPMN gateways, including how to use each one in a BPMN diagram with examples.
Diagrams for Businesses, Diagrams for Software Engineering
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How to Visualize Data and Devices with Network Diagrams

Network diagrams are a helpful tool for aligning your team, addressing issues, and planning for the future. Learn how to create a network diagram with a step-by-step guide and examples.
Diagrams for Software Engineering, IT Management
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How to Draw Entity Relationship Diagrams (ERDs)

Entity relationship diagrams, also called ER diagrams or ERDs, are the standardized way to visualize the structures of databases. Learn how to draw an ERD with Gliffy for Confluence.
Diagrams for Software Engineering, IT Management
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Guide to Microsoft Azure Architecture Diagrams

Learn how to create an Azure architecture diagram in 6 easy steps with Gliffy.
Diagrams for Software Engineering
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Everything You Need to Know About Using Layers in Gliffy

Layers separate or group elements of your diagram and allow you to organize ideas and keep your diagrams neat. Learn how layers work in Gliffy and how to use them to create interactive diagrams.
Getting Started
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How to Use Connectors in Gliffy: Tips and Tricks

Diagram connectors show relationships between your ideas or steps in a process. Learn a few tips and tricks for using connectors in Gliffy, a technical diagramming tool for Confluence.
Getting Started
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How to Inspire Action Through Data Storytelling

Learn how to use data, narrative, and visuals to tell a story that connects with business stakeholders and inspires action.
Leadership
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How the Latest Atlassian Intelligence Updates Elevate Your Confluence Documentation

Atlassian introduced several updates to Atlassian Intelligence at Team ‘24. What does that mean for your Confluence documentation?
Confluence
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How to Draw UML Class Diagrams

Learn two different ways to create UML class diagrams with Gliffy for Confluence to visualize your system architecture.
Diagrams for Software Engineering
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Improve Efficiency and Productivity With Process Analysis

Visualizing as-is processes and to-be processes can help your team implement improvements and work more efficiently. Learn how to conduct a process analysis.
Diagrams for Businesses, Leadership