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A paper-based illustration representing C4 Model with its core stages and visible working result.
Architecture
C4 Model
Purpose
The C4 Model makes a system legible across several resolution levels, from context down to code. It suits situations where different audiences need to understand the same architecture from different altitudes.
Complexity
Low
Time
1-4 h
Participants
1-5
Format
Workshop + async
Output
Context Diagram, Container Diagram, Component Diagram
Tags
ArchitectureCommunicationVisualization
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