Clients don’t just want diagrams — they want deliverables that reduce ambiguity and accelerate implementation.
Here’s a pragmatic set that works well across industries and handoffs.
Deliverable set (high signal)
- System description: one page of intent + constraints
- UML package/context view: modules, boundaries, dependencies
- Class diagram: core domain model (ownership + relationships)
- Sequence diagrams: 1–2 critical workflows end-to-end
- Validation notes: known gaps, naming checks, open decisions
- Runnable baseline app: stakeholders can validate assumptions early
Why a runnable baseline matters
It turns architecture from “document” into a feedback loop:
- Stakeholders can click through flows
- Engineers can validate DTOs/endpoints
- Gaps become visible immediately (missing fields, missing steps, unclear ownership)
Next steps
- Read: Project management
- Try: Interactive demo