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5.8 KiB
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242 lines
5.8 KiB
Markdown
# C4 Model Quality Assurance Checklist
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## Context Diagram (Level 1) Checklist
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### Completeness
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- [ ] All key users are represented
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- [ ] Main software system is clearly defined
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- [ ] All external systems are identified
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- [ ] System description is clear and concise
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- [ ] Business context is provided
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### Relationships
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- [ ] All user interactions are defined
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- [ ] System-to-external system relationships are clear
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- [ ] Relationship labels are descriptive
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- [ ] Technology protocols are specified
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- [ ] Data flow direction is clear
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### Clarity
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- [ ] Diagram is understandable to non-technical stakeholders
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- [ ] Element names are business-focused
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- [ ] No technical jargon in descriptions
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- [ ] Layout is clean and uncluttered
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- [ ] Relationships don't cross unnecessarily
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### Best Practices
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- [ ] Follows C4 model principles
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- [ ] Appropriate abstraction level
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- [ ] Consistent naming conventions
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- [ ] No missing elements
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- [ ] Technology choices are justified
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## Container Diagram (Level 2) Checklist
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### Completeness
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- [ ] All major containers are represented
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- [ ] Technology stack is specified for each container
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- [ ] Container responsibilities are clear
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- [ ] All external systems are included
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- [ ] User interactions are shown
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### Relationships
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- [ ] Container-to-container communication is defined
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- [ ] Data flow patterns are clear
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- [ ] Security boundaries are identified
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- [ ] Communication protocols are specified
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- [ ] No circular dependencies
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### Technology
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- [ ] Technology choices are appropriate
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- [ ] Scalability considerations are addressed
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- [ ] Security requirements are met
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- [ ] Performance implications are considered
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- [ ] Maintenance requirements are reasonable
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### Architecture
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- [ ] Architecture patterns are appropriate
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- [ ] Separation of concerns is maintained
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- [ ] Dependencies are minimized
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- [ ] Interfaces are well-defined
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- [ ] Error handling is considered
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## Component Diagram (Level 3) Checklist
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### Completeness
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- [ ] All major components are represented
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- [ ] Component responsibilities are clear
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- [ ] Interfaces are defined
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- [ ] Data models are identified
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- [ ] External dependencies are shown
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### Relationships
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- [ ] Component interactions are logical
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- [ ] Data flow is clear
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- [ ] Interface contracts are defined
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- [ ] Error handling is considered
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- [ ] Dependencies are minimal
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### Design
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- [ ] Single responsibility principle is followed
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- [ ] Components are loosely coupled
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- [ ] Interfaces are well-defined
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- [ ] Error handling is comprehensive
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- [ ] Testing considerations are addressed
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### Technology
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- [ ] Technology choices are consistent
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- [ ] Performance requirements are met
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- [ ] Security requirements are addressed
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- [ ] Scalability is considered
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- [ ] Maintenance is feasible
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## DSL Quality Checklist
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### Syntax
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- [ ] DSL syntax is correct
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- [ ] All elements are properly defined
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- [ ] All relationships are valid
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- [ ] All views are properly configured
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- [ ] No syntax errors
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### Structure
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- [ ] Workspace structure is logical
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- [ ] Model organization is clear
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- [ ] View hierarchy is appropriate
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- [ ] Styling is consistent
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- [ ] Documentation is complete
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### Completeness
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- [ ] All referenced elements exist
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- [ ] All relationships are bidirectional where appropriate
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- [ ] No orphaned elements
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- [ ] All views include necessary elements
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- [ ] Styling is applied consistently
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### Best Practices
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- [ ] Naming conventions are followed
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- [ ] Descriptions are clear and concise
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- [ ] Technology labels are appropriate
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- [ ] Layout preferences are applied
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- [ ] Theme is consistent
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## Visual Quality Checklist
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### Layout
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- [ ] Elements are properly spaced
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- [ ] Relationships don't cross unnecessarily
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- [ ] Grouping is logical
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- [ ] Layout is clean and readable
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- [ ] Autolayout is applied
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### Styling
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- [ ] Colors are consistent
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- [ ] Element shapes are appropriate
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- [ ] Text is readable
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- [ ] Icons are meaningful
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- [ ] Theme is applied consistently
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### Clarity
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- [ ] Diagram is immediately understandable
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- [ ] Element names are clear
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- [ ] Relationships are obvious
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- [ ] Context is appropriate
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- [ ] Audience needs are met
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## Documentation Checklist
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### Completeness
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- [ ] All elements have descriptions
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- [ ] All relationships are labeled
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- [ ] Technology choices are documented
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- [ ] Design decisions are explained
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- [ ] Assumptions are stated
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### Quality
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- [ ] Descriptions are clear and concise
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- [ ] Technical accuracy is maintained
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- [ ] Business context is provided
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- [ ] Stakeholder needs are addressed
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- [ ] Maintenance information is included
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### Consistency
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- [ ] Naming conventions are followed
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- [ ] Terminology is consistent
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- [ ] Formatting is uniform
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- [ ] Style is professional
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- [ ] Updates are tracked
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## Integration Checklist
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### Workflow Integration
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- [ ] Diagrams support development workflow
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- [ ] Stakeholder communication is effective
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- [ ] Documentation is up-to-date
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- [ ] Version control is maintained
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- [ ] Change management is in place
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### Tool Integration
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- [ ] Structurizr Lite compatibility
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- [ ] Export formats are available
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- [ ] Documentation systems are integrated
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- [ ] Version control is supported
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- [ ] Collaboration tools are compatible
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### Maintenance
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- [ ] Update process is defined
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- [ ] Review cycle is established
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- [ ] Quality gates are in place
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- [ ] Training is provided
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- [ ] Support is available
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## Final Review Checklist
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### Overall Quality
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- [ ] All checklist items are completed
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- [ ] Stakeholder feedback is incorporated
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- [ ] Quality standards are met
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- [ ] Best practices are followed
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- [ ] Documentation is complete
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### Readiness
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- [ ] Diagrams are ready for use
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- [ ] Documentation is complete
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- [ ] Training materials are available
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- [ ] Support processes are in place
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- [ ] Maintenance procedures are defined
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### Sign-off
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- [ ] Technical review completed
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- [ ] Stakeholder approval obtained
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- [ ] Quality assurance passed
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- [ ] Documentation approved
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- [ ] Implementation ready
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