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Mar 24, 2026 · Artificial Intelligence

Why the C4 Model Is the Underrated Context Management Protocol for AI Coding

AI code generators excel on small tasks but falter on large, multi‑module changes because they lack sufficient context; the article shows how the C4 Model’s four‑level decomposition provides a natural context‑slicing strategy, supported by studies like Carnegie Mellon’s analysis and the SWE‑CI benchmark, to keep AI‑assisted development reliable.