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| Criterion | ![]() Architecture Architecture Decision Record | ![]() Operations A3 Problem Solving | ![]() DevOps Game Day |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | An ADR permanently records an architecture decision with context, trade-offs, and consequence. It creates continuity for later changes because the decision path stays traceable. | For a complex deviation with several people involved, the method bundles problem, analysis, and decision onto one page. It creates a shared working space where causes, countermeasures, and follow-up fit together. | In preparing for rare incidents, the method tests response capability under controlled conditions. It shows where assumptions about stability, roles, and recovery are too optimistic. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 15-45 min | 45-90 min | Halber Tag |
Participantsdifferent | 1-3 | 2-5 | 5-20 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis | Simulation Notes, Gaps List, Updated Runbooks |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations | ResilienceOperationsIncident |
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