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Lucidspark for System Design in Software Engineering
What do you like best about the product?
The tools available, along with the variety of templates, make Lucidspark very useful. So far, I have used it for System design documentation. Nonetheless, I can see the potentials for usage in my University work, for personal mind maps, flow charts. I think that the UI is very friendly, and it is pretty enjoyable to use the system in general.
Furthermore, the ability to share and collaborate makes the system very attractive. While other primary collaborative tools are based on word processors, Lucidspark provides a valuable alternative for technical collaborations, which are better expressed as diagrams and mind maps rather than textual information.
Furthermore, the ability to share and collaborate makes the system very attractive. While other primary collaborative tools are based on word processors, Lucidspark provides a valuable alternative for technical collaborations, which are better expressed as diagrams and mind maps rather than textual information.
What do you dislike about the product?
In doing my System design documentations, I realized that there were not a lot of Database related diagrams that I could use. I ended up using some images which was suboptimal. It would be nice to have this in the system. Despite not being certain that this is one of the target applications of the software.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I am making system design documentation and flow charts for my personal use.
The learning curve is minimal which was a key factor in deciding to use the system in the first place. Moreover, once I started using it i realized it had most tools that I would need for work-related activities as well as some academic documentation.
I believe that the price for the premium system is worth it since the tools packaged in the deal are quite useful and I would definitely encourage usage to friends running startups and companies in general.
The learning curve is minimal which was a key factor in deciding to use the system in the first place. Moreover, once I started using it i realized it had most tools that I would need for work-related activities as well as some academic documentation.
I believe that the price for the premium system is worth it since the tools packaged in the deal are quite useful and I would definitely encourage usage to friends running startups and companies in general.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
Include database diagrams etc. that are useful for system design
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What do you like best about the product?
It helps in discussing ideas at a same place. Multiple people can work simultaneously on it and it provides smooth interface to interact with the whiteboard.
What do you dislike about the product?
Integration with different meeting providers. Zoom integration will be a big plus if present. I know you can still share the screen and do the tasks but would be cool if integration can be done right on the app itself.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Whiteboarding ideas while working from home
It is quite helpful in documenting ideas and at the same time collaborating with others in the team. Making charts and designs is the primary use case for now. As our product is in primary stage we needed such tool to do a lot of whiteboarding and lucid spark has helped a lot so far. Would love to try their full version now. Also was searching for the app for lucidspark but couldnt find any. Would love to see the app for this so that documents can be easily accesses from the mobile devices also
It is quite helpful in documenting ideas and at the same time collaborating with others in the team. Making charts and designs is the primary use case for now. As our product is in primary stage we needed such tool to do a lot of whiteboarding and lucid spark has helped a lot so far. Would love to try their full version now. Also was searching for the app for lucidspark but couldnt find any. Would love to see the app for this so that documents can be easily accesses from the mobile devices also
Recommendations to others considering the product:
You can try once. not recommended though
Easy to Use/Lots of Options
What do you like best about the product?
Lucidspark has been so easy to use and quick to learn. The layout is simple and it's easy to find what you're looking for. It gives me so many options to really customize my Lucidchart for every client.
What do you dislike about the product?
I haven't found anything I dislike at this time.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Lucidspark helps me layout my clients blueprint quickly so they can see their future and current business structure. This has been a huge benefit as it helps me prepare a visual before our calls to help walk them through their business structure.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
Practice makes perfect. Take the time to go through all of the options available.
Lucidspark
What do you like best about the product?
It enables the team to do collaborative work. Great tool for diagrammatic representation. We sometimes use it as a whiteboard session to brainstorm ideas. The built in templates are great and helpful.
Also the integration with the Slack and Google drive is really useful.
Also the integration with the Slack and Google drive is really useful.
What do you dislike about the product?
Well, the only annoying thing was having to double-tap a lot of the things to make changes.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
We are trying to document our architecture using the C4 Model; it is straightforward with lucidspark to integrate the C4 components and use it.
Great tool to write down your ideas
What do you like best about the product?
It's very easy to use it and it's a useful tool to get the ideas out of your head
What do you dislike about the product?
Nothing special, I think the design could be a little bit improved, some models look quite vintage
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I have many ideas popping in my head and Lucidspark help me to create links and to have everything visually organized
Handy tool for drawing
What do you like best about the product?
Lines allign themselves to the grid which is very helpful in drawing
What do you dislike about the product?
There should be a button to enable or disable those grids
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I used Lucidspark for drawing block diagrams. It is convenient to use Lucidspark when drawing block diagrams and fflowcharts
Recommendations to others considering the product:
If you are drawing a flowchart or block diagram or something like that, Lucidspark is the best option
It is a great tool to use collaboratively to brainstorm and collect ideas
What do you like best about the product?
Being able to use it with others simultaneously
What do you dislike about the product?
I don't think there is anything that I can point out, a very interactive tool. It would be nice if there could be integration with Zoom or another face-to-face tool.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Team building and being able to brainstorm together and lay out our thoughts. Especially lovely when having more than four people on at the same time.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
The free account only allows 3 boards; therefore make sure to get the information you need before you erase it
Easy to use, beautiful results
What do you like best about the product?
Lucidspark is super easy and intuitive to use. I was able to create beautiful flowcharts in a fraction of the time it would take me to use other products. My charts were easily organized and easy to read.
What do you dislike about the product?
I did not observe any downsides to using Lucidspark. It served my purposes perfectly.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
The problem Lucidspark has been most helpful with solving is the visualization of our processes. My favorite tool to use is the flowchart designer.
Design your destination - User friendly, ease of use, excellent product.
What do you like best about the product?
The provided preset guides and templates provide clear structure that can easily be adjusted to fit the mold you need!
What do you dislike about the product?
I have yet to face a headwind with this product.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Lucid continues to assist with putting my ideas on paper and creating actions items to bring them to life.
Great for working with teams
What do you like best about the product?
I can import custom images; This is great when working with not-so-common technologies. I can also work with my team mates and every one can share their input for the problem we are trying to solve, so its easier to colaborate. There are also common templates I can use and modify meaning I can diagram my solutions much faster and work on solving the real problem faster.
What do you dislike about the product?
I cannot collaborate with teammates when they don't have a paid plan, even though I have a paid plan. This is sometimes frustrating because I end up sharing screen and my team just shouts what they would like to see. Also, sometimes I import some custom images for my diagrams and they are not shared with new diagrams so I need to re import them on the other diagram.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I use Lucidchart for diagraming and architecting software solutions. With these diagrams, I can express my solutions to my team and prevent communication mistakes. It is also a great solution for documenting current solutions, making the onboarding time with new members much faster.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
I would recommend paying for the complete team; that way, everyone on the team can collaborate by sharing their inputs to the problem. I would also recommend them to create their custom templates that the different groups inside the same organization can use to leverage their diagramming and use their valuable time giving value to the organization.
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