C4based

C4based is a term that refers to a classification or approach that utilizes the C4 framework. The C4 model is a set of tools for visualizing software architecture. It was developed by Simon Brown and provides a way to describe software systems at different levels of abstraction, from high-level system context diagrams to detailed code-level diagrams.

When something is described as "C4based," it implies that the C4 model has been adopted as the standard for documenting or designing the system in question. This could mean that architectural diagrams are created following the conventions of the C4 model, or that the overall strategy for understanding and communicating the software architecture is rooted in its principles. The C4 model consists of four levels: Context, Containers, Components, and Code. Each level zooms in on a different aspect of the system, providing increasing detail.

Adopting a C4based approach aims to improve the clarity and consistency of software architecture documentation. It helps stakeholders, including developers, architects, and business analysts, to better understand the structure and relationships within a software system. By providing a common language and structure, C4based methods facilitate communication and reduce ambiguity. It is a practical and widely adopted methodology in modern software development for visualizing and communicating architecture.