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A simple architecture diagram (UML) helps system designers and developers visualize the high-level structure of their system or application to ensure it meets their users' needs. It can also help describe patterns that are used throughout the design.
Similar to a blueprint, teams can use the UML architecture diagram template as a guide to easily discuss and improve their products.
The UML architecture diagram template helps you:
- Quickly visualize the structure of you systems or processes
- Illustrate patterns and relationships that may not be immediately obvious
- Identify areas for discussion and improvement
How to use the UML architecture diagram template
To use Mural’s simple architecture diagram (UML) template, follow the below steps with your team.
1. Define your visual key
The first step of creating your simple architecture diagram is to define your visual key. The Mural template provides two possible examples — one with color coded blocks, the other with icons. But, ultimately, how you visualize the steps is up to you!
2. Define your classes
Each element of your diagram should content three things: Class, attributes, and methods. The next step is to define all the classes across your system.
3. Define attributes and methods for each class
Once your classes are defined, it’s time to add the attributes associated with each class, as well as the methods.
4. Arrange steps and create your diagram
Once you have all your steps built out in the mural, ouse connectors to show relationships and visualize your system. Edit and refine the diagram as necessary.
Tips for creating a simple architecture diagram
To get the most out of the Mural simple architecture diagram template, try:
- Inviting key stakeholders to collaborate and provide feedback in real-time, which will help make sure you’re avoiding any blind spots and that your visualization accurately represents the process or system
- Creating connections between elements by either clicking on the element you want to connect, or holding the ‘C’ key while editing your mural
- Continually refining your document as needed to reflect updates, and capture important feedback using comments and sticky notes
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A simple architecture diagram (UML) helps system designers and developers visualize the high-level structure of their system or application to ensure it meets their users' needs. It can also help describe patterns that are used throughout the design.
Similar to a blueprint, teams can use the UML architecture diagram template as a guide to easily discuss and improve their products.
The UML architecture diagram template helps you:
- Quickly visualize the structure of you systems or processes
- Illustrate patterns and relationships that may not be immediately obvious
- Identify areas for discussion and improvement
How to use the UML architecture diagram template
To use Mural’s simple architecture diagram (UML) template, follow the below steps with your team.
1. Define your visual key
The first step of creating your simple architecture diagram is to define your visual key. The Mural template provides two possible examples — one with color coded blocks, the other with icons. But, ultimately, how you visualize the steps is up to you!
2. Define your classes
Each element of your diagram should content three things: Class, attributes, and methods. The next step is to define all the classes across your system.
3. Define attributes and methods for each class
Once your classes are defined, it’s time to add the attributes associated with each class, as well as the methods.
4. Arrange steps and create your diagram
Once you have all your steps built out in the mural, ouse connectors to show relationships and visualize your system. Edit and refine the diagram as necessary.
Tips for creating a simple architecture diagram
To get the most out of the Mural simple architecture diagram template, try:
- Inviting key stakeholders to collaborate and provide feedback in real-time, which will help make sure you’re avoiding any blind spots and that your visualization accurately represents the process or system
- Creating connections between elements by either clicking on the element you want to connect, or holding the ‘C’ key while editing your mural
- Continually refining your document as needed to reflect updates, and capture important feedback using comments and sticky notes
Features that help teams create diagrams to visualize complex ideas
Sticky notes & text
Add ideas, action items, and more as a sticky note or text box — then change the colors and cluster to identify patterns and new solutions.
Mapping and diagramming
Build quick and easy visualizations of flows, maps, processes, hierarchies, journeys, and more.
Real-time collaboration
Add more productivity and engagement to meetings and calls with features to guide collaboration.
Tags on sticky notes
Customizable labels make it easy to find, organize, and categorize your work in a mural.
Infinite & resizable canvas options
Choose the right canvas for your collaboration goals — flexibility without limits.
Easy sharing
There are no barriers to collaboration with the ability to safely and securely share murals with others.
What is a UML diagram template?
How do you make a simple architecture diagram?
What is UML used for?
Mural is the only platform that offers both a shared workspace and training on the LUMA System™, a practical way to collaborate that anyone can learn and apply.
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