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docs: Add a reference architecture diagram for Envoy Gateway

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#6,230 opened on May 29, 2025

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Description

Description:

  • Create and add a reference architecture diagram showing how Envoy Gateway fits into a user’s system (similar to Tetrate's architecture diagrams).
  • Determine the best location for this diagram, possibly under the Concepts section.

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Research direction
Review existing Envoy Gateway architecture diagrams in the repo, then create a new one showing how Envoy Gateway fits into a user's system with upstream services and clients.
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backend
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Documentation
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1
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1-3 hours
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Active
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Clear
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85