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5 months ago Team's Response
Thank you for your suggestion. However, the team's consensus is that the padding in the diagram is appropriate and does not hinder the reader at all, so we will be rejecting this bug.
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- [x] I disagree
Reason for disagreement: I disagree with the development team's decision to reject this issue. The insufficient padding within the UML diagram's boxes directly affects the readability and clarity of the diagram, especially on smaller screens or when printed on paper. UML diagrams serve as crucial tools for visualizing and understanding the relationships and structure of the model components in the application. When names inside the boxes are cramped due to inadequate padding, it can make these diagrams harder to read and interpret quickly and accurately.
The course guidelines clearly state that any formatting issues that can "hinder" the reader should be addressed. "Hinder" in this context does not imply making it impossible to read but includes any aspect of the formatting that may require the reader to exert more effort than necessary to understand the content. Therefore, ensuring sufficient padding to enhance legibility is not merely a preference but a requirement to facilitate effective communication of important architectural information.
Neglecting such aspects of diagram design undermines the purpose of using UML diagrams for clear communication and can lead to misinterpretations or overlooked details, which are critical in complex software development projects.
Hard to read because of lack of padding of the names inside the boxes