The C4 Model, 9798341660120
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Visualize and communicate software architecture with the impactful C4 model.
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The C4 Model

Visualizing Software Architecture

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    150 pages

  • Release Date

    1 September 2026

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Summary

Good architecture is more than just good code–it’s clear communication. The C4 Model: Visualizing Software Architecture is a practical guide to creating diagrams that help teams understand, build, and talk about software systems more effectively. Developed by Simon Brown and used by thousands of teams worldwide, the C4 model breaks architecture down into four simple levels (context, container, component, and code), making it easier to see the big picture and the details.

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Book Details

ISBN-13:9798341660120
Author:Simon Brown
Publisher:O'Reilly Media
Imprint:O'Reilly Media
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:150
Release Date:1 September 2026
Weight:0g
About The Author

Simon Brown

About the Author

Simon is an independent software development consultant specializing in software architecture, with a focus on technical leadership, communication, and pragmatic approaches to building software.

He is the author of “Software Architecture for Developers,” a guide designed to demystify software architecture for developers. The book covers technical leadership, the balance between architecture and agility, and effective communication of architectural concepts through sketches, diagrams, and models.

Simon is also the creator of the C4 model and the founder of Structurizr, a suite of tools that assists teams in visualizing, documenting, and exploring their software architecture.

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