Using Source Code to Generate Application Documentation - From Code Analysis to Diagrams

Learn how to transform source code into comprehensive documentation during this one-hour conference talk from NDC Oslo. Discover techniques for leveraging Roslyn to automatically generate documentation from .NET source code, eliminating the tedious task of manual documentation updates. Master the creation of visual diagrams that illustrate component interactions, aggregate structures, and sequence flows using formats like PlantUML, Mermaid, Markdown, and AsciiDoc. Explore practical methods for making source code more communicative and accessible to both technical teams and stakeholders. Gain hands-on knowledge about interpreting source code through Roslyn and creating meaningful visual representations that effectively document application architecture and workflows.