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The C4 Model Explained: Clearer Software Architecture Diagrams with Structurizr

Vladimir Š.12 min readSep 16, 2025Technology

Vladimir Š.12 min read

Contents:

Why software architecture diagrams matter

The C4 model in a nutshell

Structurizr: the tool for C4 model diagrams

Getting started with Structurizr (step-by-step tutorial)

Types of software architecture diagrams with Structurizr (C4 in action)

Making the most of the C4 model

Conclusion

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