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Mastering C4 Model Architecture - A Comprehensive Guide
Complete guide to the C4 model architecture - understand context, containers, components and code levels for effective software architecture documentation and team communication.


Project Management with the C4 Model - A Comprehensive Guide
Learn how to effectively use the C4 model for project management, from initial planning to ongoing maintenance, with practical examples and best practices.


The Future of Architecture Modeling
Exploring the evolving landscape of software architecture modeling and the increasing importance of integrating diagrams and decision documentation.


Collaborating on Architecture with Our Tool
A guide on using our opensource tool for collaborative C4 modeling and Architecture Decision Record management within a team.


Tools and Templates for Effective Architecture Decision Records
An overview of useful tools and templates to help you implement and manage Architecture Decision Records effectively.


Linking ADRs with C4 Models for Better Governance
Learn how linking Architecture Decision Records with C4 model diagrams can improve architecture governance and understanding.


Best Practices for Effective C4 Model Diagrams
Practical tips and guidelines for creating clear, concise, and effective C4 model diagrams that communicate software architecture effectively.


Understanding the Four Levels of the C4 Model
Detailed breakdown of C4 model's four abstraction levels - Context, Containers, Components and Code - with examples and implementation guidance.


Centralizing Your Architecture - The Power of a Unified Repository for C4 Models and ADRs
Explore the benefits of a centralized repository for storing and managing both C4 model diagrams and Architecture Decision Records for better architecture management and team collaboration.


Documenting Decisions - Architecture Decision Records (ADRs)
Comprehensive guide to implementing Architecture Decision Records (ADRs) - capture critical architectural decisions with context and consequences for better team alignment.


Opensource C4 Model Architecture Tool
Discover an open-source tool for visualizing and documenting software architecture using the C4 model. Store diagrams and ADRs in a unified repository with collaboration features.


C4 Model Architecture and ADR Integration - A Complete Solution
Discover how Visual C4 seamlessly integrates C4 model architecture with Architecture Decision Records (ADRs) to provide a complete solution for software architecture documentation and governance.