A unified architectural diagram that contains links to different kinds of information (a new map) extends the functionality of current standardized development architectural diagrams by linking information to each component of the solution. The new map offers software development processes without architectural diagrams a new centralized, visual representation of every component and process that comprise a large software solution as well as how those components and processes are connected to each other within the solution, offering an opportunity for understanding at an individual level that otherwise would be impractical.