diff --git a/sources/tech/20230324.0 ⭐️ Open source tools for mind mapping.md b/sources/tech/20230324.0 ⭐️ Open source tools for mind mapping.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..3f4ab7054d --- /dev/null +++ b/sources/tech/20230324.0 ⭐️ Open source tools for mind mapping.md @@ -0,0 +1,61 @@ +[#]: subject: "Open source tools for mind mapping" +[#]: via: "https://opensource.com/article/23/3/open-source-mind-mapping" +[#]: author: "Amrita https://opensource.com/users/amrita42" +[#]: collector: "lkxed" +[#]: translator: " " +[#]: reviewer: " " +[#]: publisher: " " +[#]: url: " " + +Open source tools for mind mapping +====== + +In today's world and social media, many people don't have the patience to read lengthy textual content. Visuals are a great way to capture your audience's attention span. + +Did you know that research at 3M Corporation concluded that visuals are processed 60,000 times faster than text? Visuals are more impactful than words and enhance creative thinking and memory. + +### A picture is worth a thousand words + +I looked at some of the common [Git commands][1]. I used Git commands as the main topic; each sub-topic is a Git command syntax with a definition. For this, I used Wisemapping. + +![A git command mind map][2] + +Whether you knew what a [mind map][3] was before or not, now that you've seen a mind map, you can now understand the concept.. That's the power of visuals. + +### How do you create a mind map? + +- Start with the main topic and place it in the middle of your drawing board. +- Create sub-topics and link them to the main topic. +- You can add details to each sub-topic, such as definitions, examples, etc. + +### 3 open source tools you can use to create a mind map + +Take a look at these three open source tools to create a visual of your idea: + +- [Wisemapping][4] +- [Freeplane][5] +- [Semantik][6] + +Wikipedia defines a mind map as a diagram to visually organize information into a hierarchy, showing relationships among pieces of the whole. Mind mapping starts with a central theme and then builds relations. It is a visual way to structure thoughts and create impactful presentations. + +You can use mind maps in your work. For example, I used a mind map to show a high-level overview of features planned for a project. With these excellent open source mind mapping applications, it's easy to get started visualizing your next project. Try mapping your mind with open source. + +-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +via: https://opensource.com/article/23/3/open-source-mind-mapping + +作者:[Amrita][a] +选题:[lkxed][b] +译者:[译者ID](https://github.com/译者ID) +校对:[校对者ID](https://github.com/校对者ID) + +本文由 [LCTT](https://github.com/LCTT/TranslateProject) 原创编译,[Linux中国](https://linux.cn/) 荣誉推出 + +[a]: https://opensource.com/users/amrita42 +[b]: https://github.com/lkxed/ +[1]: https://opensource.com/downloads/cheat-sheet-git +[2]: https://opensource.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/mindmap.jpg +[3]: https://opensource.com/article/21/12/open-source-mind-mapping-drawio +[4]: https://www.wisemapping.com/ +[5]: https://opensource.com/article/19/1/productivity-tool-freeplane +[6]: https://waf.io/semantik.html \ No newline at end of file