Is it necessary to use UML diagram prior to php programing? [closed]

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I'm going to develop a small wordpress plugin in PHP. IS it necessary to create UML to create a good application. I think it as waste of time for small plugins. But in my plugin there are actor like visitor and admin role can take place. There can also be interaction between other author(actors in case of uml). Is UML is necessary here?

Is it necessary to be a professional?

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Absolutely not. UML is only a tool for planning.

The only things required to develop a small wordpress plugin are A Wordpress environment (LAMP, MAMP, ETC), access to that environment (Control Panel,FTP, SSH, Local FileSystem, ETC), and a bit of knowledge (PHP, WordPress).

Although planning is useful and can help you stay focused on the task at hand it certainly is not uncommon for professionals to forgo formalized planning and 'knock it out'