| Layer | Description | Example (Debugging an API call) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | The distinct objects or states. | Frontend Backend Database | | 2. The Flow | The direction of data/control. | Arrow from Frontend -> Backend | | 3. The Constraint | The failure point/rule. | A red "X" where the Auth Token expires. |
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