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Hi HN,UML diagrams were meant to standardise system design, but they’ve become outdated — slow to build, hard to change, and rarely used in practice. Most tools feel clunky, and diagrams often go stale fast.I’m building RapidChart, a tool to bring diagramming back to life — fast, flexible, and developer-first.What makes it different:Cursor-style interface for rapid diagram creationFully customisable and exportableAI-assisted (works with GPT-4, Claude, etc.)100% freeThis began as part of my research at Imperial College London, and I’d really value your feedback.Here’s the link: https://www.rapidcharts.aiThanks!

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Website: www.rapidcharts.ai