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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 Component 1 [0.68, 0.54]
component Component 2 [0.78, 0.54]
component Component 3 [0.59, 0.54]
component Component 4 [0.50, 0.54]

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.