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Overview

vFunction introduced the ability to download C4 Container Diagrams in Distributed Applications beginning in Server version 4.0. In Server version 4.2, this functionality was added to Monolithic Applications as well to be able to download C4 Component Diagrams.

In Distributed Applications, users can export a measurement as a C4 Container diagram. These diagrams can be edited as code, and imported back to vFunction to iterate on architectural planning, generating prescriptive TODOs for engineers to change the architecture to whatever was planned. Users can also import their existing diagrams to see the difference between existing and documented architectures, and can automatically generate documentation required for compliance.

In Distributed Applications, uploaded diagrams create a Reference Architecture visible in the Measurements list. Users can mark a reference as the “Latest Reference”, and differences between the latest reference and actual architecture generate actionable TODOs.

In Monolithic Applications, vFunction supports generating and exporting C4 Component Diagrams from a Call Tree. The diagrams take into account architectural boundaries, calls between domains and access to resources, making it easier to understand system structure and highlight architecture issues across domain boundaries.

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Steps to download C4 Container Diagrams in Distributed Applications

Take the following steps to download C4 Diagrams:

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Steps to download C4 Component Diagrams in Monolithic Applications

Take the following steps to see and download C4 Diagrams in Monolithic Applications:

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