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Loopy — A tool for thinking in systems
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Wow, really great way to build an architecture for literally any system.
I'll definitely use it for code base design.
Previously I tried to use RealtimeBoard for this purposes, but it's too complex and "heavy" for architectural goals, this solution looks far better and faster.
I actually can see the application of this for building processes for companies. Somewhat like a "Mindmap 2.0" However I don't quite understand how the - / + works. After a while it seems to stop sending arrows to another node and just keeps circulating them between 2 specific nodes. Otherwise I made the following node to represent our current Pipefy Cards and how they connect with each other. I'd say reach out to Pipefy as I'm sure they'd find it an interesting tool just as I did.
Here's a gif of what I made with it: http://support.ninja/iKJi
@codymclain The + or - symbols in system dynamics modeling are meant to denote a positive / reinforcing feedback loop (+) or a negative / declining feedback loop (-). Examples of positive feedback loops are network effects and other systemic mechanisms for growth. Examples of negative feedback loops are ecosystem collapse, depression / self-perception, and other systemic mechanisms for decline. Their "basic ecology" demo model gives a simple explanation of this. The key idea is that if the arrow between two factors is positive, then when the first goes up, the second goes up. When the arrow is labeled as negative, then when the first goes up the second goes down.
I love the idea. One of my founders is building a massive marketplace/ecosystem for the microbiome, and this could be so useful, since our bodies are systems, comprised of systems, impacted by a system. She has been using traditional mind-mapping and this looks like a giant improvement. Excited to have her try it. Thanks!
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