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Connectors

You will find the associated draw.io library in the GitHub repo

Connectors are non-, one- or bidirectional arrows. For line style meaning please check the Foundation.

Connector types

Data Flow

The standard connectors are:

one-directional data flows typically represent a request-response from client to server.

Bidirectional solid arrows may represent mutual trust.

areas

Use semantic colors to differentiate and add specific meaning to flows.

areas

Use accent colors to highlight paths or flows which are not semantic.

areas

You will find the associated draw.io library in the GitHub repo

Annotations and Firewalls

To harmonize certain reoccurring flows a use of the following standards is recommended:

  • Trust Flows are usually pink
  • Authentication flows are usually green
  • Authorization flows are usually indigo
  • Firewalls and Network barriers are thick grey lines

areas

You will find the associated draw.io library in the GitHub repo

Interfaces

This text describes what interfaces are for and how they are visually displayed.

areas

You will find the associated draw.io library in the GitHub repo