Question 1

How do I create a breadcrumb trail to document a data flow?

Accepted Answer

Use comments like //cc:trailID#stepNumber;title in your code to mark sequential steps; the visual diagram will display them as a connected trail with titles and details for easy follow-through.

Question 2

Can Codecrumbs visualize dependencies in a React TypeScript project?

Accepted Answer

Yes, run codecrumbs on your TypeScript entry point and enable the Dependencies switch in the UI; it will show import/export links between React components and modules interactively.

Question 3

What's the difference between Codecrumbs v1 and v2?

Accepted Answer

V1 is a CLI tool for local codebase exploration with in-code comments, while v2 is a standalone web app for easier sharing and onboarding without local setup, though v1 offers more direct integration.

Question 4

Codecrumbs vs. PlantUML for documenting code architecture?

Accepted Answer

Codecrumbs excels with live, in-code annotations and interactive visualizations tied directly to source files, whereas PlantUML is better for static, high-level diagrams without modifying code.

Question 5

Does Codecrumbs work with Python for flowchart generation?

Accepted Answer

No, flowchart generation is currently limited to JavaScript only, as noted in the README; for Python, you can add breadcrumbs but not generate logic flowcharts.

Question 6

How to exclude directories from Codecrumbs analysis?

Accepted Answer

Use the -x CLI parameter or configure excludeDir in codecrumbs.config.js to skip specific folders, ensuring the visualization focuses only on relevant source code areas.

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