Visualizing Agility: How Diagramming Became Essential for Modern Software Architecture In today's rapidly evolving software landscape, agility and clear communication are paramount. Gone are the days of monolithic, poorly documented systems. Modern software development demands iterative design, continuous integration, and a strong emphasis on collaboration. This shift necessitates tools and practices that facilitate understanding and alignment across diverse teams, from developers and architects to stakeholders and compliance officers. This is where visual diagramming, particularly the use of versatile and accessible tools, has risen to prominence. For many organizations, documentation often felt like a tedious afterthought, relegated to static documents and outdated schemas. This lack of dynamic and accessible visual representation often led to miscommunication, delayed decision-making, and ultimately, increased development costs. Architecture Decision Records (ADRs), meant to c...