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DBIS Diagram Library
This directory contains reusable diagram components and templates for DBIS architecture documentation.
Diagram Types
System Architecture Diagrams
- High-level system overviews
- Component interaction diagrams
- Network topology diagrams
Sequence Diagrams
- Process flow sequences
- Service interaction diagrams
- Message flow diagrams
State Machine Diagrams
- Transaction state transitions
- Settlement state machines
- Compliance state flows
Diagram Standards
ASCII Art Conventions
Boxes:
┌─────────────┐
│ Content │
└─────────────┘
Flow Direction:
▼- Down▲- Up▶- Right◀- Left
Branches:
├─── Branch 1
├─── Branch 2
└─── Branch 3
Connections:
│- Vertical line─- Horizontal line└- Bottom-left corner┌- Top-left corner┐- Top-right corner┘- Bottom-right corner
Reusable Components
Payment Flow Template
┌─────────────┐
│ Payment │
│ Initiator │
└──────┬──────┘
│
▼
┌─────────────┐
│ Processing │
└──────┬──────┘
│
▼
┌─────────────┐
│ Settlement │
└─────────────┘
Settlement Flow Template
┌─────────────┐
│ Settlement │
│ Request │
└──────┬──────┘
│
▼
┌─────────────┐
│ Ledger │
│ Posting │
└──────┬──────┘
│
▼
┌─────────────┐
│ Finality │
└─────────────┘
Multi-Layer Architecture Template
┌─────────────────┐
│ Layer 3 │
└────────┬────────┘
│
┌────────▼────────┐
│ Layer 2 │
└────────┬────────┘
│
┌────────▼────────┐
│ Layer 1 │
└─────────────────┘
Usage Guidelines
- Consistency: Use standard ASCII characters for all diagrams
- Clarity: Keep diagrams simple and focused
- Labels: Always label components clearly
- Flow: Show clear flow direction with arrows
- Spacing: Maintain consistent spacing for readability
Examples
See individual flow documentation files for complete diagram examples:
Related Documentation: