## IcePanel Academy

Break the ice on system design and become an expert.

### Fundamentals

## Software architecture

Learn how to think like an architect with introductory guides.

What is software architecture?  
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What does a software architect do?  
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Software architecture tools  
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## Modelling

## C4 model

Learn why modelling is more effective than diagramming.

What is the C4 model?  
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Modelling vs Diagramming  
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Getting buy-in for the C4 model  
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### Videos

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## Product

## IcePanel

Get started with the coolest tool.

Getting started with IcePanel  
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Organizations, landscapes, and domains  
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Communicate stories with flows and tags  
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## Diagramming

## How to guides

Learn how to create different types of diagrams in IcePanel.

How to diagram microservices  
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How to diagram event-based architecture  
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How to create deployment diagrams  
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## Advanced

## Best practices

Continue your journey and refine your skills as an architect.

Tips for creating effective diagrams  
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Change management with drafts  
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Why engineers should use diagrams  
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### Videos

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