Can diagram-driven development make a comeback with LLMs? A Reddit discussion
JBO_76 · reddit · 2026-09-02
A Reddit user nostalgic for Borland Delphi-era RAD argues visual modeling tools like ModelMaker failed because code fixes desynced the diagram — but LLMs may change that, since an image conveys more than walls of text.
With vibe coding generating overwhelming amounts of code, diagrams could help developers regain a grasp of what the app actually does. The thread debates whether visual-first development is feasible again.
More from coding & agent
- Inside Limestone's AI Factory: the infrastructure between a ticket and a merged PR — alex_verem · 2026-09-02
- Manage your AI agents like a company: few tasks per agent, clear roles, QA everyone — 0xsachi · 2026-09-02
- Open-source OpenShorts undercuts Opus Clip and Descript with free local AI clipping — aigleeson · 2026-09-02
- Dev builds local semantic file search tool FileSeek — revived_soul_37 · 2026-09-02
- 7 Powerful Open-Source AI Projects: Agent Context to Self-Hosted UIs — Shruti_0810 · 2026-09-02
- 5 Aura Dashboard Cards with Cypher for Graph Database Monitoring — JeremyCMorgan · 2026-09-02