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D - Questions on modeling


Question D-1: Why do I need a 'model'? I have source code.

  • #model
  • #abstraction

Question D-2: What alternatives to UML exist for architecture models?

  • #model
  • #modeling
  • #UML
  • #alternative
  • #C4

Question D-3: How do arc42 and UML relate to each other?

  • #modeling
  • #UML

Question D-4: How can I use UML to communicate a hierarchy of building blocks?

  • #modeling
  • #UML
  • #diagram
  • #hierarchy
  • #building-block

Question D-5: How can I describe interfaces with UML?

  • #modeling
  • #UML
  • #interface
  • #diagram

Question D-6: What can I use UML ports for?

  • #modeling
  • #UML
  • #port
  • #diagram

Question D-7: How can I improve the 'understandability' of my diagrams/models?

  • #modeling
  • #diagram
  • #stakeholder

Question D-8: How can I reduce the number of elements in a component /building block diagram?

  • #modeling
  • #diagram
  • #building-block

Question D-9: How can I improve the consistency of models?

  • #modeling
  • #abstraction
  • #consistency

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