Dev tools · September 25, 2018
Draw Database Diagrams Using Code (DSL) – Dbdiagram.io
Quick and simple free tool to help you draw your database relationship diagrams and flow quickly using simple DSL language.
Draw Database Diagrams Using Code (DSL) – Dbdiagram.io launched on September 25, 2018 with 20 votes, #780 of 2,635 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 8 years on.
In plain words
Dbdiagram.io is a free tool that lets developers create database relationship diagrams and data flow visualizations using a simple domain-specific language (DSL). Instead of clicking through a graphical interface, users write code to define their database structure, relationships, and schema. It's designed for developers who prefer text-based workflows and need to quickly document or plan database designs.
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