Overview
dcdg is a developer tool that automatically generates class diagrams, such as UML, from Dart packages. It analyzes the structure of Dart code to visualize classes, their relationships, and inheritance hierarchies, aiding in understanding complex codebases. Ideal for documentation, onboarding, or design review, it supports multiple platforms including Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, and Linux. The tool integrates via Flutter pub and is open-source, hosted on GitHub.
Use cases
- Codebase documentation
- Onboarding new developers
- Design visualization
- Refactoring planning
- Technical documentation
Key features
- Automatic UML diagram generation
- Supports multi-platform projects
- Open-source and extensible
- Integrates with Flutter pub
- Visualizes class relationships
Suitable for
- Dart developers
- Team documentation
- Large codebases
- Software architects
- Educational purposes
Considerations
- Requires Dart code analysis
- Output quality depends on code structure
- Not real-time updates
- Limited customization options
- Best for static analysis