High-Level Design (HLD) provides a macro view of the system's architecture and serves as the foundation for both Low-Level Design and implementation.
Key Elements of HLD:
- System Architecture: Describes the structure of the application, including layers and components.
- Module Breakdown: Defines the main modules and their responsibilities.
- Data Flow Diagrams: Visualizes how data moves across the system.
- Technology Stack: Specifies the tools and frameworks.
- API Specifications: High-level API requirements for component communication.