# eCAL – Architecture documentation
This folder contains the architecture and design diagrams for eCAL, maintained as PlantUML sources and other formats. The goals are:

- Creates a shared understanding of the complex module and data flow relations
- Reduces onboarding time by giving newcomers a structured overview of components and how they interact
- Supports better decision‑making by making technical trade-offs visible and traceable
- Ensures alignment with the overall system vision and prevents architectural drift over time
- Enables easier maintenance by documenting dependencies, boundaries, and responsibilities
- Improves long‑term sustainability of the codebase by preserving system knowledge


Scope: Typical diagram types include activity, component, sequence, class, and state diagrams related to eCAL modules, data flows, and runtime behavior.