PlantUML Language File
General Information
| Title | PlantUML File Extension |
| Extension | .plantuml |
| Full Form | PlantUML Language File |
| File Type | Text Diagram Description File |
| Developer | Arnoud Roques |
| MIME Type | text/plain |
File Function
| Primary Function | Diagram definition |
| Additional Functions | Documentation, Visualization |
| Features | Text-based, Diagrams as code |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Readable, Maintainable |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Software Engineering | Yes |
| Documentation | Yes |
| Education | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Version control, Clean syntax |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2009 |
| Latest Version | As of Knowledge Cutoff |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .uml, .pu, .puml, .iuml |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 PlantUML |
Free | Cross-platform |
 IntelliJ IDEA |
Paid, Free Community | Windows, Mac, Linux |
 Visual Studio Code |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |