Gitgraph Diagrams

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What are GitGraph Diagrams?

• Feature development workflows
• Release processes
• Data pipeline versioning
• Model deployment strategies
• Hotfix procedures
• Team collaboration patterns

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Creating Your First GitGraph

1. Launch DinoAI: From Code IDE, access DinoAI to start creating diagrams.
2. Use a Simple Prompt: Tell DinoAI what kind of Git Graph Diagram you want to create. For example:

- "Create a mermaid GitGraph showing my feature branch workflow for data model development"

- "Generate a mermaid GitGraph diagram for my dbt™ release process with main, develop, and feature branches"

- "Build a mermaid Git workflow diagram showing my data team's branching strategy and merge process"

3. Get Your Diagram: DinoAI will generate a complete .mmd file with proper Mermaid syntax.
4. Preview Your Work: Click the eye icon (👁️) to preview your diagram in real-time as you edit.
5. Iterate and Refine: Modify the generated .mmd file directly, or ask DinoAI to make specific changes.

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Example:

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Core Git Operations

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Basic Commands

• commit: Add a new commit to current branch
• branch: Create and switch to a new branch
• checkout: Switch to an existing branch
• merge: Merge a branch into current branch

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Commit Customization

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Branch Management

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Common Data Team Workflows

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Feature Development

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Release Process

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Hotfix Workflow

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Advanced Features

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Custom Commit Types

1. NORMAL: Standard commit (default)
2. REVERSE: Reverted commits
3. HIGHLIGHT: Important commits

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Cherry-picking

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Orientation Options

• Left to Right (default): gitGraph LR:
• Top to Bottom: gitGraph TB:
• Bottom to Top: gitGraph BT:

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Configuration Options

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Visual Customization

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Branch Ordering

• Set main branch order: mainBranchOrder
• Custom branch order: branch develop order: 2
• Default ordering follows appearance in code

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Best Practices

1. Use meaningful commit IDs and tags
2. Group related changes in feature branches
3. Mark significant releases with tags
4. Highlight important commits
5. Maintain clear branch naming conventions
6. Document merge strategies

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Common Use Cases

• Feature branch workflows
• Release management
• Hotfix procedures
• Data pipeline versioning
• Model deployment strategies
• Team collaboration patterns