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| Criterion |  Operations ABC Analysis |  Decision Making Constraint Analysis |  Architecture C4 Model |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | With many similar objects of differing economic significance, the method prioritizes effort by effect. It separates what needs regular steering from what rarely needs attention. | When an initiative stalls, the limit often lies not in the idea but in hard or soft boundary conditions. Constraint Analysis separates these limits and shows which of them can actually be shaped. | The C4 Model makes a system legible across several resolution levels, from context down to code. It suits situations where different audiences need to understand the same architecture from different altitudes. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | 30-90 min | 1-4 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1-5 | 2-8 | 1-5 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List | Constraint List, Hard/Soft Classification, Option Impact Notes, Decision Boundaries | Context Diagram, Container Diagram, Component Diagram |
Tagsno overlap | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio | ConstraintsDecisionPlanningOptions | ArchitectureCommunicationVisualization |
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