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A model of representing architecture diagrammatically.

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  1. A set of hierarchical abstractions (software systems, containers, components, and code).
  2. A set of hierarchical diagrams (system context, containers, components, and code).
  3. Notation independent.
  4. Tooling independent.

The four diagrams:

  1. System context diagram.
  2. Container diagram.
  3. Component diagram.
  4. Code diagram.

Other diagrams:

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Last modified 28 April 2025