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Mermaid vs SQL Data Dictionary

A side-by-side look at Mermaid and SQL Data Dictionary. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Mermaid

Mermaid

Development

Mermaid is an open-source tool that allows you to create diagrams and visualizations using text and code. It is designed to integrate with documentation sites and wikis to add charts and graphs through a simple markdown-inspired script language. The key benefit is the ability to generate complex diagrams that are portable, themeable, and easy to edit programmatically.

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SQL Data Dictionary

SQL Data Dictionary

Development

A SQL data dictionary is a centralized repository of information about a database's schema. It documents tables, columns, data types, indexes, keys, views, stored procedures, and other database objects.

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