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Component

A component is any situation-relevant thing on a Wardley Map. Components can be activities (what you do), practices (how you do it), data, or knowledge. There is no single right level of granularity—if something is important, it deserves a symbol on the map. Components can be broken down into smaller components as needed.

Syntax​

component Name [Visibility, Maturity]
  • Name: The label for the component.
  • Visibility (Y Axis): How visible the component is to the anchor/user.
  • Maturity (X Axis): The component's stage of evolution (see Evolution).

Example​

component Cup of Tea [0.79, 0.61] label [-85.48, 3.78]
component Cup [0.73, 0.78]
component Tea [0.63, 0.81]
component Hot Water [0.52, 0.80]
component Water [0.38, 0.82]
component Kettle [0.43, 0.35] label [-57, 4]

The label attribute is optional and allows you to adjust the position of the component's label on the map.

Visual Example​

Component Example

tip

If you get the granularity wrong, you will learn and adjust. Mapping is an iterative craft.

Interactive Features​

Moving and Renaming Components​

Components can be moved and renamed both through the text editor and directly on the map interface. For details about these interactive features, see Component Drag and Drop.