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ActDiag with Next.js

Integration guide for teams shipping diagram rendering in Next.js.

ActDiag usage guidance

Best for

  • General diagram rendering
  • Programmatic documentation pipelines
  • Automated visual generation

Syntax tip

Keep ActDiag source deterministic and reusable across environments.

Quick start

Use a server route in Next.js to proxy ActDiag source to ChartQuery, then render SVG in your page.

Recommended flow

  1. Store your ActDiag source in code or markdown.
  2. Send source to a server-side endpoint backed by ChartQuery.
  3. Render returned SVG/PNG in Next.js pages and docs.

Typical Next.js integration path: /app/api/diagram/route.ts

ActDiag integration details

FieldValue
EngineActDiag
FrameworkNext.js

Next.js implementation checklist

  • Create a server route for rendering
  • Cache responses for repeated diagrams
  • Render SVG safely in server components

ActDiag source example

// ActDiag source
// Add your diagram content here

ActDiag in Next.js: quick comparison

Why teams usually prefer the ChartQuery API pattern over direct client-side rendering for ActDiag in Next.js.

Feature
Next.js native setup
ChartQuery API setup
Server-side rendering without browser dependencies
Unified output (SVG/PNG) for docs, dashboards, and emails
Consistent rendering across environments
Works with CI/CD pipelines
Fits backend-first architectures
Single rendering workflow across multiple frameworks

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