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Confluence Whiteboards & Gliffy: When to Use Each Visualization Tool

Atlassian’s new Confluence whiteboard tool helps users collaborate and brainstorm in Confluence, but it doesn’t offer the same technical capabilities as Gliffy. When should you use each one?
Leadership
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What Is an SBOM & What’s the Connection With Software Documentation?

A software bill of materials (SBOM) is a software architecture inventory and cybersecurity tool — and it’s a little more specific than your typical software documentation. Learn what an SBOM is and how it relates to documentation.
Software Development
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Understanding Diagrams as Code From Idea to Implementation

What is the idea of diagrams as code, why is it important, and how can you implement it successfully?
Diagrams for Software Engineering
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Database Diagrams: Your Guide to Database Design & Structure

Learn how to design a successful database with the help of a database diagram.
IT Management
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What Is BPMN? Understanding Business Process Model Notation

Business Process Modeling Notation (BPMN) is a method of visualizing business processes and workflows from beginning to end with consistent, easy-to-understand notation.
Diagrams for Businesses, Project Management
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A Comprehensive Guide to Mermaid Diagrams

Learn how to create Mermaid diagrams from text and code to quickly visualize systems and processes.
Software Development, IT Management
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Your Guide to AWS Architecture Icons & Using AWS Shapes

Learn about AWS architecture icons and how to use them, plus tips for using AWS icons in Gliffy.
Diagrams for Software Engineering
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Confluence vs. Notion for Collaboration & Knowledge Management

Confluence and Notion are two popular collaboration and information management solutions for individuals and teams. Which one should you choose? Here’s a quick overview of the similarities and differences between these two tools.
Confluence
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How to Draw AWS Architecture Diagrams

How to use AWS icons in Gliffy, an AWS architecture diagram tool, to visualize your cloud architecture.
Diagrams for Software Engineering
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3 Common Workplace Collaboration Problems & How to Solve Them

Collaboration is both a challenge and an opportunity for teams of all shapes and sizes. Here are a few common collaboration problems and how you can take the right steps toward solving them.
Leadership, Project Management
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Documenting the Agile Design Phase

Agile principles can apply to more than just your approach to development — they can also form the philosophy you use when building documentation. These are the most important things to document during the design phase.
Software Development, Confluence
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7 Atlassian Team Plays That Get Even Better With Gliffy

Atlassian’s Team Playbook is a resource that helps teams plan workshops to improve communication and collaboration. Learn how Gliffy can help enhance your collaboration when you run these team plays.
Confluence, Leadership