C4 Diagrams Overview
The Nodinite C4 Diagrams feature helps non-admin and admin users understand integrations faster through visual architecture views.
With C4 Diagrams, you can:
- ✅ Understand integration architecture without reading every technical detail first
- ✅ Navigate between related diagrams in the same Diagram Set
- ✅ Investigate runtime flow from grouped Log Views using runtime diagram mode
- ✅ Reuse Repository data so architecture and operations stay aligned
What Is C4 Diagrams?
C4 Diagrams in Nodinite are delivered as Architecture Diagrams organized in a Diagram Set. A Diagram Set can include multiple levels such as System Landscape, Context, Container, and Component views, plus Dynamic and Deployment views.
This makes it easier for different audiences to start at the right level and drill deeper when needed.
Why This Matters for Non-Admins
Non-admin users often need fast understanding, not deep design work. C4 Diagrams gives that by combining readable architecture views with runtime context from grouped Log Views.
| Need | What C4 Diagrams provides |
|---|---|
| Understand the big picture | System Landscape and Context views |
| Understand technical structure | Container and Component views |
| Understand event behavior | Runtime diagram views from grouped Log Views |
| Stay aligned with repository truth | Diagram Sets linked to Repository entities |
Access and Configuration
C4 Diagrams is a Repository feature. Access depends on role-based permissions for Diagram Sets.
For administrators:
- Use DefaultRolesInViews to set default role assignment for new Diagram Sets.
- Use Roles and Administration to control who can access and manage architecture views.
Continue Learning
Use the following pages to move from overview to hands-on usage:
- Architecture Diagrams for the full feature hub
- What is C4 Diagrams? for concept mapping
- Creating Your First C4 Diagram for a guided walkthrough
- Inspect Grouped Log Views as Runtime Diagrams for runtime analysis
Next Step
- Architecture Diagrams
- What is C4 Diagrams?
- Creating Your First C4 Diagram
- Inspect Grouped Log Views as Runtime Diagrams