How to create interactive zoomable software architecture diagrams

<h1>Tl;dr</h1> <ul> <li>When using abstractions to communicate software architectures, it’s important to choose the right terminology and level of detail based on the audience.</li> <li>The <a href="https://c4model.com/" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">C4 model</a> provides common abstractions with a hierarchical structure that allows diagrams to be tailored to the audience’s technical ability.</li> <li><a href="http://u.icepanel.io/c4822696" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">IcePanel</a> supports the C4 model’s hierarchical diagram types, providing interactive diagrams that can be zoomed in and out of different levels of technical detail.</li> <li>Simple diagrams created at a high-level view can be a superpower to help bridge communication gaps between technical and non-technical team members.</li> </ul> <h1>Let’s kick-off</h1> <p>We often use abstractions in software engineering to communicate complex architectures and software systems. In this article, we’ll discuss how abstractions are inherently hierarchical and how the <a href="https://c4model.com/" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">C4 model</a> provides a nested structure for defining your software architecture. We’ll then cover how <a href="http://u.icepanel.io/c4822696" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">IcePanel</a> allows you to create interactive and zoomable diagrams for your audience to zoom in and out of different levels of technical detail.</p> <p><a href="https://icepanel.medium.com/how-to-create-interactive-zoomable-software-architecture-diagrams-6724f1d087ac">Read More</a></p>