DiagramGPT - Honest Review of Eraser AI
AI Summary
Summary: Diagram GPT and AI Features in Eraser
- Introduction to Diagram GPT:
- Diagram GPT generates diagrams from prompts.
- Part of Eraser, a tool for engineering teams to create diagrams and markdown notes.
- The AI feature can create various diagrams like ER and flowcharts.
- Testing the AI Feature:
- Example 1: Serverless to-do list app diagram generation.
- Example 2: Data model for Twitter, showing a two-step process for accuracy.
- Initial Impressions:
- AI-generated diagrams have a “wow factor” but may not meet specific needs.
- Users may need to modify AI decisions to fit their project’s requirements.
- Reevaluating AI Tool Use:
- AI should handle mundane tasks, not creative or critical thinking.
- Users should define business rules, and AI should generate diagrams from those.
- Practical Use Cases:
- Visualizing existing databases by generating diagrams from SQL or ORM code.
- Converting hand-drawn ideas or whiteboard sessions into shareable web-based diagrams.
- Real-World Application:
- Example: Visualizing course prerequisites for the BCIT full stack webdev program.
- AI can scrape course data and generate a flowchart of dependencies quickly and accurately.
- Conclusion:
- AI tools are valuable when used to automate mundane tasks, not for decision-making.
- Properly leveraged, AI can save significant time and enhance collaboration.