https://old.bill.dev/tags/systems/ Recent content in Systems on Bill Glover Hugo en-gb hello@bill.dev (Bill) hello@bill.dev (Bill) Sun, 28 Sep 2025 22:27:35 +0100 https://old.bill.dev/2023/03/31/lessons-from-drawing-system-diagrams/ Fri, 31 Mar 2023 17:42:21 +0000hello@bill.dev (Bill) https://old.bill.dev/2023/03/31/lessons-from-drawing-system-diagrams/ <p><em>Assumed Audience:</em> anyone who has drawn a system or software diagram; architects, engineers, developers</p> <hr> <p>I came across this list of <a href="https://icepanel.medium.com/common-software-diagramming-mistakes-35dbf2864ef1">common software diagraming mistakes</a> by IcePanel and was reminded of the days when I used to spend much of my day explaining complex systems. Diagrams were always involved but not always successful. As a result, there are a few tips I&rsquo;d add to the list.</p> <h2 id="state-your-assumed-audience">State your assumed audience</h2> <p><strong>💡 Tip:</strong> Clearly articulate your assumed audience for each diagram.</p>