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Unified Modeling Language, or UML, is a visual language that helps software developers visualize and construct new systems. Learn the basics of UML so you can visualize your systems through UML diagramming.

What is an Entity Relationship Diagram? ERDs or ER Diagrams are important database diagrams. Learn the basics and how to use ER diagrams to build your own.

Use UML to map out your API in an API diagram. If your goal is to create an API-first approach, using UML will help your team visualize that work.

Gliffy comes loaded with hundreds of diagram templates and shapes to get you drawing faster. Start with a diagram template, then make it yours.

Learn about AWS database shapes with this AWS Database Set icon glossary. Then, make your own architecture diagram with the corresponding database icons.

The AWS storage set of icons is important to describing how data storage works within your system. Use the AWS storage icons in your architecture diagrams.

Learn about AWS compute shapes with this AWS Compute Set icon glossary. Then, make your own architecture diagram with the corresponding compute icons.

Learn how to create UML diagrams with Gliffy. Our drag and drop UML diagram tool makes creating UML diagrams easy — you can make a UML diagram online in just a few clicks.

Review all the different official UML diagram types with examples and create your own UML diagrams with one of our free UML templates.

Flowcharts show processes using a clear set of symbols and arrows. It's easy to make a flowchart with Gliffy, a flowchart maker for Confluence — just follow this quick flowcharting tutorial.

Review common types of flowcharts such as process flowcharts, workflow charts, swimlane flowcharts, and more, and learn which type of flowchart will help you meet your diagramming needs.

Check out these common flowchart examples and use free flowchart templates in Gliffy.