Visual programming should complement, not replace, textual coding. By integrating diagrams into the development process, especially in areas like state transitions and memory layouts, developers can improve code clarity and ease complex tasks. Current levels of integration range from separate diagram tools to IDE-generated visuals and fully executable diagrams. The key is to use diagrams where they naturally fit, enhancing rather than complicating the coding workflow.
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Where Should Visual Programming Go?Level 0: Diagrams live separatelyLevel 1: Diagrams live next to codeLevel 2: Diagrams are generated from codeLevel 3: Diagrams are codeNon-goal: Diagrams replace code25 Impressions1 Comment