This volume complements the CEI book with a catalog of architectural viewpoints. Each viewpoint is intended to be expanded into detailed diagrams using C4, UML, BPMN, ArchiMate, or equivalent notation.
| ID | View | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| A-001 | System Context | External actors, systems, and trust boundaries. |
| A-002 | Container View | Major runtime services and communication paths. |
| A-003 | Component View | Internal governance engine components. |
| A-004 | Deployment View | Infrastructure topology and runtime placement. |
| A-005 | Authority Flow | Decision authorization across organizational roles. |
| A-006 | Evidence Lifecycle | Evidence creation, validation, storage, and replay. |
Context ├─ Stakeholders ├─ External Systems └─ Trust Boundaries Containers ├─ API Gateway ├─ Governance Runtime ├─ Ledger ├─ Replay Engine └─ Projection Engine Infrastructure ├─ Kubernetes ├─ Database ├─ Object Storage └─ Monitoring
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Diagram ID | Unique architecture identifier. |
| Objective | Purpose of the view. |
| Audience | Who should use the diagram. |
| Notation | C4, UML, BPMN, etc. |
| Related Chapters | Cross-references to the main book. |
This Architecture Atlas is intended to grow into a comprehensive visual reference covering operational, logical, deployment, governance, security, and organizational perspectives.
Next: Volume II — Part II: Runtime & Sequence Diagrams.
This document forms part of the CEI publication record. Supporting evidence is organized through the engineering-evidence archive, specifications, architecture documentation and replay verification materials.