Mind maps and diagrams are excellent for gathering data, visualizing relationships, and forming ideas. In a product that may seem confusing at first, mind maps can help sort out the connections to certain states, decision trees, process flows, and information sources. It can help to identify crucial pathways for goal-oriented documentation, potentially enhancing the overall user experience.
MindNode resume
I have used MindNode for years to organize concepts and data. I love the flexibility and visual tracking that mind-mapping exercises provide. The following is a visualization of my resume:
Experience using mermaid
Mermaid is a great way to collaborate on diagrams directly in your markdown code, especially if your content is open source. While not always beautiful, it is quick and easy to edit while writing in markdown.
timeline
title Experience Timeline
section Semiconductor
2010 to 2013 : LSI Corporation
section Cloud Writer
2013 to 2016 : ServiceMesh
2016 to 2017 : Cisco
2017 to 2018 : Magento
section Lead Technical Writer
2018 to 2024 : Adobe Commerce
2024 to 2025 : Adobe GenStudio
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