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Mastering C4 Model Architecture - A Comprehensive Guide
May 7, 2025
2 min read
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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.

Visual C4 architecture Team
Visual C4 architecture Team
C4 Container Diagrams - Microservices Architecture Examples
Jan 7, 2025
4 min read
c4 container diagram
microservices architecture

C4 Container Diagrams - Microservices Architecture Examples

Learn how to create effective C4 container diagrams for microservices architectures with real-world examples and best practices.

Visual C4 Team
Visual C4 Team
C4 Component Diagram Best Practices - Design Patterns & Guidelines
Jan 7, 2025
6 min read
c4 component diagram
software components

C4 Component Diagram Best Practices - Design Patterns & Guidelines

Master C4 component diagrams with proven best practices, design patterns, and guidelines for creating clear and maintainable component architectures.

Visual C4 Team
Visual C4 Team
C4 Model vs UML - Which Should You Choose in 2025?
Jan 7, 2025
5 min read
c4 model vs uml
software architecture modeling

C4 Model vs UML - Which Should You Choose in 2025?

Compare C4 model and UML for software architecture. Pros, cons, and practical guidance for architecture documentation.

Visual C4 Team
Visual C4 Team
C4 Model Tutorial - Complete Beginner's Guide
Jan 7, 2025
5 min read
c4 model tutorial
software architecture

C4 Model Tutorial - Complete Beginner's Guide

Learn C4 modeling from scratch. Step-by-step tutorial with examples, templates, and best practices for software architects.

Visual C4 Team
Visual C4 Team
C4 Context Diagram Guide - System Overview Made Simple
Jan 7, 2025
5 min read
c4 context diagram
system context

C4 Context Diagram Guide - System Overview Made Simple

Master C4 context diagrams in 10 minutes. Clear examples, templates, and step-by-step tutorial for software architects.

Visual C4 Team
Visual C4 Team
C4 Model Examples - Real-World Architecture Diagrams
Jan 7, 2025
4 min read
c4 model examples
software architecture examples

C4 Model Examples - Real-World Architecture Diagrams

Explore practical C4 model examples for different architectures. Microservices, monoliths, and cloud-native systems.

Visual C4 Team
Visual C4 Team
Project Management with the C4 Model - A Comprehensive Guide
Nov 6, 2024
2 min read
project management
C4 model

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.

Visual C4 architecture Team
Visual C4 architecture Team
The Future of Architecture Modeling
Nov 5, 2024
3 min read
future of architecture
architecture modeling

The Future of Architecture Modeling

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

Visual C4 architecture Team
Visual C4 architecture Team
Collaborating on Architecture with Our Tool
Nov 4, 2024
2 min read
opensource C4 model tool
team collaboration

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.

Visual C4 architecture Team
Visual C4 architecture Team
Tools and Templates for Effective Architecture Decision Records
Nov 3, 2024
2 min read
ADR tools
ADR templates

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.

Visual C4 architecture Team
Visual C4 architecture Team
Linking ADRs with C4 Models for Better Governance
Nov 2, 2024
3 min read
ADR
C4 model

Linking ADRs with C4 Models for Better Governance

Learn how linking Architecture Decision Records with C4 model diagrams can improve architecture governance and understanding.

Visual C4 architecture Team
Visual C4 architecture Team
Best Practices for Effective C4 Model Diagrams
Nov 1, 2024
2 min read
C4 model diagrams
diagramming best practices

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.

Visual C4 architecture Team
Visual C4 architecture Team
Understanding the Four Levels of the C4 Model
Oct 31, 2024
2 min read
system context diagram
container diagram

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.

Visual C4 architecture Team
Visual C4 architecture Team
Centralizing Your Architecture - The Power of a Unified Repository for C4 Models and ADRs
Oct 30, 2024
3 min read
architecture repository
C4 model

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.

Visual C4 Team
Visual C4 Team
Documenting Decisions - Architecture Decision Records (ADRs)
Oct 29, 2024
3 min read
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ADR

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.

Visual C4 architecture Team
Visual C4 architecture Team
Opensource C4 Model Architecture Tool
Oct 27, 2024
3 min read
c4 model architecture
ADR

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.

Visual C4 architecture Team
Visual C4 architecture Team
C4 Model Architecture and ADR Integration - A Complete Solution
Oct 26, 2024
4 min read
c4 model architecture
ADR

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.

Visual C4 Team
Visual C4 Team

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