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From Good to Great: Small Details That Improve Your C4 Model Diagrams

Hierarchical abstractions and the minimal notation are what make the C4-model powerful and popular for visualizing system architectures. However, there are a few more subtle things that are often misunderstood but are still critical to creating good diagrams.
July 23, 2024

3 Options for Using Software Diagrams in Azure DevOps: The Pros and Cons

Explore three different approaches to using software diagrams in Azure DevOps. Covers "diagram as code" with Mermaid, importing diagrams, and integrating always up-to-date diagrams from Revision.
August 26, 2024

Rethinking System Architecture Diagrams: Moving Past PowerPoint

When it comes to describing software architecture, general drawing tools like PowerPoint can present challenges. However, using modern specialized tools designed for system architectures can greatly improve efficiency and quality.
May 12, 2024

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