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To define one-way relationships in LikeC4 architecture models, use typed arrow syntax like -[calls]-> or -[async]-> with fully qualified names targeting specific elements. This enforces clear data and control flow definitions, ensuring no unintended return paths exist.

Supported relationship kinds for connecting elements in C4-like deployment files include calls, async, reads, and writes. These typed relationships require fully qualified names and descriptive labels to maintain clear system architecture and prevent anti-patterns.

Prevent return paths when connecting system architecture elements by enforcing one-way, arrow-based relationship syntax with explicit relationship kinds. Prohibiting return relationships avoids anti-patterns, ensuring unidirectional data and control flow.

LikeC4 validation supports both async and synchronous calls in the same model through distinct typed relationships. You can use -[async]-> and -[calls]-> syntax simultaneously to define clear control flow definitions across connected architecture elements.

Common anti-patterns when modeling data and control flow include creating unintended return relationships and omitting descriptive labels. Following guided examples with explicit relationship kinds and fully qualified names prevents these architectural diagram inconsistencies.