MERMAID TEMPLATE

Checkout sequence: Mermaid Template Example

Start with a checkout sequence diagram that shows the shopper, application, payment provider, and fulfillment handoffs. Manage code and settings in one place, then export the result as SVG or PNG.

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How to get started

  1. 1. Write Mermaid syntax in the Code panel.
  2. 2. Choose a diagram type and theme in Config.
  3. 3. Pan, zoom, and inspect the canvas.
  4. 4. Export as SVG or PNG, or sign in to save a project.

What you can adapt

  • Document payment integrations
  • Review order and fulfillment boundaries
  • Explain retry and failure behavior

How to use this template

  1. 1. Replace the participants with your checkout services.
  2. 2. Add the payment authorization and confirmation messages.
  3. 3. Document declined, retry, and webhook paths.
  4. 4. Check that fulfillment begins only after the correct confirmation.

Checkout sequence Mermaid code

Copy this starting point, replace the labels with your own domain, and preview the result in the editor.

sequenceDiagram
  actor User
  participant App
  participant Billing
  User->>App: Plan Select
  App->>Billing: Checkout Start
  Billing-->>User: Payment Screen
  User->>Billing: Payment complete
  Billing-->>App: Subscription Renewal
  App-->>User: Paid Features Enable

Template FAQ

Why use a sequence diagram for checkout?

Checkout depends on timing between several services, so a sequence diagram makes requests, responses, and webhooks easier to review.

Can this template model refunds?

Yes. Extend it with a separate refund or cancellation branch and label the provider response clearly.

Sequence tips

Declare each participant explicitly.

Use solid and dotted arrows to distinguish requests and responses.

sequenceDiagram
  actor User
  participant App
  participant Billing
  User->>App: Plan Select
  App->>Billing: Checkout Start
  Billing-->>User: Payment Screen
  User->>Billing: Payment complete
  Billing-->>App: Subscription Renewal
  App-->>User: Paid Features Enable

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