Keep code in sync with drawio diagram

Generate code from drawio diagram and keep code in sync with the diagram (works with q CLI) Create a drawio diagram in vscode, start 'q chat' and simply type the same prompt all the time: > generate application

#CDK #Python

Created Apr 23, 2025 • Updated Apr 23, 2025 • by olemaitre

generate-applicationflow-diagram

When asked to generate application:

search for the .drawio or the .drawio.xml diagram use python 3.9 for lambda code use python CDK V2 for infrastructure as code

If the folder contains code already, keep this code in sync with the diagram

Source: https://github.com/welcloud-io/wio-from-diagram-to-code-with-amazon-q-developer/blob/main/_playground/README.md#11

Install Project Rule

Add this rule to your project's context:

1. Download to project rules:

mkdir -p .amazonq/rules && curl -o .amazonq/rules/keep-code-in-sync-with-drawio-diagram.md https://promptz.dev/rules/cdk/keep-code-in-sync-with-drawio-diagram/index.md

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