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Selected:A/B TestingExpectation MappingArchitecture Communication CanvasSoftware Architecture Canvas
| Criterion |  Growth A/B Testing |  Facilitation Expectation Mapping |  Architecture Architecture Communication Canvas |  Architecture Software Architecture Canvas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When two variants compete, discussions quickly decide by taste rather than effect. A/B Testing checks behavior under controlled conditions and separates real improvement from chance or expectation effects. | When roles, interfaces, or projects fail because of differing expectations, Expectation Mapping surfaces these differences. It shows what each side takes for granted and where the pictures diverge. | The Architecture Communication Canvas plans architecture communication so the right people receive the right message. The method turns technical complexity into deliberate communication design. | The Software Architecture Canvas reduces a system to the most important architecture decisions, constraints, and interfaces. It is useful when teams need a resilient overall picture quickly. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-4 Wochen | 45-90 min | 60-120 min | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1-6 | 3-12 | 2-8 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Experiment results, Decision log, Learning summary | Expectation Map, Alignment Notes, Agreements | Communication Canvas, Stakeholder Messages, Architecture Communication Plan | Architecture Canvas, Goals, Constraints, Quality Attributes |
Tagsno overlap | ExperimentsGrowthAnalyticsValidation | AlignmentStakeholdersTeam | ArchitectureCommunicationStakeholdersCanvas | CanvasArchitectureAlignmentWorkshop |