Decision Tree Visualizer

Build Your Decision Tree

Manage Nodes

Connect Nodes

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About Decision Trees

A decision tree is a diagram that shows decisions and their possible consequences. It's widely used in business analysis, machine learning, project management, and problem-solving to map out choices and outcomes systematically.

How to Use This Tool

1. Add Decision Nodes — These represent questions or choice points. Decision nodes are shown as teal rectangles.
2. Add Outcome Nodes — These represent final results or conclusions. Outcome nodes are shown as purple rounded rectangles.
3. Edit Node Text — Click on any node in the canvas, and a prompt will appear to edit its text.
4. Connect Nodes — Use the "Connect Nodes" section to create edges between nodes. Select a parent, enter a label (like "Yes" or "No"), then select a child node.
5. Auto Layout — Click "Auto Layout" to automatically arrange nodes in a top-down tree structure.
6. Export — Download your tree as SVG (for editing) or PNG (for presentations).

Common Use Cases

• Business Decisions — Map out strategic choices and their potential outcomes
• Troubleshooting — Create diagnostic flowcharts for technical support
• Customer Journeys — Visualize different paths users might take
• Risk Analysis — Evaluate decision branches and probability outcomes
• Algorithm Design — Plan decision logic before coding
• Game Theory — Model sequential choices and payoffs

Best Practices

• Start with one root decision node at the top
• Use clear, concise labels for decisions and outcomes
• Label edges with conditions or choices (Yes/No, High/Low, etc.)
• Keep the tree reasonably sized (under 20 nodes) for readability
• Use outcome nodes for all terminal branches
• Avoid cycles — decision trees should flow in one direction

Decision Nodes vs Outcome Nodes

Decision Nodes represent points where a choice must be made or a question answered. They typically have multiple outgoing edges (branches).

Outcome Nodes represent final results or conclusions. They typically have no outgoing edges and appear at the end of branches.

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