System Architecture Visualization

Functional Overview

This example demonstrates visualization of software system architecture with multiple layers (frontend, backend, database, external services). It uses custom node shapes and colors to differentiate architectural components, with hierarchical layout showing system layers and data flow between components.

Implementation of Key Features

Architectural Layers

const layers = {
    frontend: { color: '#4CAF50', shape: RGNodeShape.rect },
    backend: { color: '#2196F3', shape: RGNodeShape.rect },
    database: { color: '#FF9800', shape: RGNodeShape.cylinder },
    external: { color: '#9C27B0', shape: RGNodeShape.ellipse }
};

Data Flow Visualization

const createDataFlowLines = () => {
    return [
        { from: 'web-app', to: 'api-gateway', text: 'HTTP/REST', lineStyle: 'dashed' },
        { from: 'api-gateway', to: 'auth-service', text: 'gRPC' },
        { from: 'api-gateway', to: 'database', text: 'SQL', lineStyle: 'solid' }
    ];
};

Layer-Based Layout

const layoutOptions = {
    layoutName: 'fixed',
    // Manual positioning for architectural precision
    nodes: architectureNodes.map((n, i) => ({
        ...n,
        x: n.layer * 300,
        y: (i % 5) * 100
    }))
};

Creative Use Cases

System Documentation: Visual reference for development teams.

Onboarding: Teach new developers system architecture.

Stakeholder Presentations: Explain system structure to non-technical audiences.

Architecture Reviews: Identify architectural issues and dependencies.

Migration Planning: Show current and target architectures.

System Architecture Diagram