C4 for solution architects
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In this lesson
use C4 levels to show structure at the right depth.
Planned topics
- Levels: system context, containers, components, code. Solution architects mostly use the first two.
- Context shows the system, people, and neighbouring systems.
- Containers show deployable parts (apps, services, databases) and their protocols.
- C4 is a set of abstractions, not a strict notation; keep the legend explicit.
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Demonstration
Larkspur context diagram: customers, store staff, new commerce platform, ERP, CRM, payment provider, carriers. Then containers: web app, mobile app, API gateway, order service, inventory service, database.
Check your understanding
Which two C4 levels do solution architects use most?
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System context and containers.
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