Spotlighting Offline Access, UML diagrams, and more

--- title: "Spotlighting Offline Access, UML diagrams, and more" tags: en, newsletter description: "Learn about product updates, UML diagrams, HackMD in the media, and more in May's newsletter." image: "https://hackmd.io/_uploads/SJOf55EHA.jpg" author: Rachellynn summary: This month in the Markdown Memo, along with highlighting industry insights, community voices, and UML diagrams, we dive into the new Offline Access feature. This allows users to continue working even without a stable internet connection. date: "2024-06-10" --- There's never a dull moment in Markdown. This month, along with featuring the latest industry news, informative blogs, and community voices, we're diving into the latest product update, Offline Access, and how you can use it to continue working without a stable internet connection. Let's get to it! -- ## 🌟 Visionary voices - Cysic Network [published their Litepaper](https://x.com/cysic_xyz/status/1796388447353217514) detailing how they're uniting resources to contribute to ZK. - GaiConf [hosted their event notes](https://hackmd.io/@ejc/2024gaiconf/https%3A%2F%2Fhackmd.io%2F%40ejc%2F2024gaiconf) in a 'book'. - Open Source Initiative [breaks down Open Source AI](https://hackmd.io/@opensourceinitiative/osaid-0-0-7), why it's needed, and how to evaluate it. ## 📄 Product updates ### Introducing Offline Access Last month, we launched new improvements to your HackMD experience: Offline Access. How does it work? When you experience an unreliable internet connection, a message will appear indicating that you're offline. Continue writing as you would, making sure not to close your browser or clear your cache. Once you're back online, you'll confirm and merge the changes made while offline. Simply check that everything is reflected as it should be, apply the changes, and you're set! Read more about this [here](https://blog.hackmd.io/blog/2024/05/29/introducing-offline-access). And a special shout out to Lion, Jose, WildfootW, Zoe, and Rachel for their help with usability testing. If you have any questions or feedback on this new feature, feel free to drop that in our [Discord](http://discord.gg/p8yT2kcQFC)! ## 🖋️ From the blog ### Back to Basics: What is a UML diagram? A UML diagram acts as a visual representation of systems and software. This visualization helps everything from onboarding new collaborators to giving a quick overview of structures to digging into the technical components of a new product. Because when it comes to technical documentation, the writing can sometimes be complicated. UML diagrams visualize and simplify information in a way that's easier to digest. There are a ton of diagrams available depending on your need, each serving a unique purpose. Learn about different [types of UML diagrams on the HackMD blog](https://blog.hackmd.io/blog/2024/05/21/what-is-a-uml-diagram). ## 📰 Industry news and trends - HackMD CEO and Co-Founder, Jong-kai Yang [sat down with Nicholas from Web3 Galaxy Brain](https://web3galaxybrain.com/episode/Jong-Kai-Yang-Co-Founder-of-HackMD) to discuss all things Markdown. - Unstoppable Domains and Blockchain.com [partner on DNS-Enabled web3 domain](https://news.bitcoin.com/unstoppable-domains-and-blockchain-com-partner-for-dns-enabled-web3-domain/), .blockchain. - [Udemy and AWS launch course](https://sdtimes.com/ai/udemy-and-aws-launch-course-to-teach-business-leaders-about-generative-ai/) to teach business leaders about generative AI. - [MetaMask will launch web3 game directory](https://venturebeat.com/games/metamask-will-launch-web3-game-directory-powered-by-hyperplay/) powered by HyperPlay. - Postman v11 [enables better collaboration on APIs](https://sdtimes.com/api/postman-v11-enables-better-collaboration-on-apis-with-an-improved-update-feed-comment-mode-and-more/) with an improved update feed, comment mode, and more. - Bitcoin and the [future of the Lightning Network](https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2024/06/07/bitcoin-and-the-future-of-the-lightning-network/). - ['Impact Engineering' development](https://www.developer-tech.com/news/2024/jun/05/impact-engineering-development-approach-outperforms-agile/) approach outperforms Agile. - JokeRace founder David Phelps on how recent innovations have [unlocked new consumer web3 applications](https://www.coindesk.com/consensus-magazine/2024/05/22/how-to-produce-your-own-on-chain-game-show/). - [Stack Overflow users are revolting](https://www.wired.com/story/stack-overflow-users-openai-revolt/) against an OpenAI deal. - HTML Markdown publication [covered the best Markdown editors](https://htmlmarkdown.com/tools/markdown-editor/) with HackMD named the best Markdown editor for collaboration. 💜 Do you have an article or paper you'd like featured in the Markdown Memo? We'd love to hear from you! [Tag us on Twitter](https://twitter.com/hackmdio) or [share it in Discord](http://discord.gg/p8yT2kcQFC). Until next time... We can't wait to see what you create.