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A context diagram shows a system as a single box with external actors and interfaces to clearly communicate scope and boundaries.
Context diagrams depict a system as a single box with external actors and interfaces to clarify scope and boundaries. They are used for stakeholder communication, requirements analysis, and architecture overviews. Context diagrams reveal integration points, support risk assessment, and help prioritize technical work.
Counts external interfaces visible in the diagram.
Measured via a short survey on diagram understandability.
Time until stakeholders agree on system scope.
Context diagram shows webshop system, payment provider, shipping service, and user roles.
Diagram scopes a microservice versus auth service, database, and external APIs.
Visualizing interfaces to business partners for SLA and security discussions.
Gather system description and external actors
Create a simple context diagram and align with stakeholders
Refine interface descriptions and derive tasks