Note Block
The Note block adds documentation and comments directly on the canvas. It's purely for annotation purposes and has no effect on workflow execution or deployment.
AWS Service: None (documentation only)
Markdown Support
The Note block supports standard Markdown syntax:
Headers
Text Formatting
Lists
Links
Code Blocks
Use Cases
Workflow Documentation
Add context about what the workflow does:
# User Registration Flow
This workflow handles new user signups:
1. Validates input data
2. Creates user in database
3. Sends welcome email
Team Communication
Leave notes for team members:
API Documentation
Document API endpoints:
## GET /users/{id}
**Parameters:**
- `id` (path): User ID
**Response:**
- `200`: User object
- `404`: User not found
Architecture Notes
Explain design decisions:
## Why Queue?
Using SQS here to:
- Handle traffic spikes
- Ensure message delivery
- Decouple services
Best Practices
- Keep notes concise: Brief, scannable content works best
- Use colors meaningfully: Consistent color coding helps navigation
- Position strategically: Place notes near relevant blocks
- Update regularly: Keep documentation current with workflow changes
- Use headers: Structure longer notes with clear headings