Inconsistent language
Visual and verbal communication without structure or consistency is ineffective at telling the right message and results in confusion.
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Visual and verbal communication without structure or consistency is ineffective at telling the right message and results in confusion.
Modelling tools give you a single source of truth with reusable components that keep every diagram up to date automatically.
The C4 model brings a structured, layered approach to system design, aligning teams with a shared visual and verbal language, technical or not.
Architecture becomes a shared conversation across product and engineering, reducing rework, aligning intent, and speeding up delivery.
Resources
Learn about the C4 model in 5 minutes
A breakdown of the key differences between the C4 model and UML for documenting your software architecture
The benefits of modelling and diagramming your software architecture to achieve accuracy, consistency, and speed
An introductory guide to using IcePanel in 5 steps.
When starting your C4 model journey, a common question is "what are our systems?"... here's how you work that out.
Tips for creating useful diagrams in IcePanel using the C4 model.
Showing a birds-eye view of multiple systems in your architecture with the C4 model
A primer on how to create deployment diagrams in IcePanel
How to craft compelling architecture stories with dynamic diagrams and Flows on IcePanel
Try it out for free and see what you think.
