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| Criterion |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |  Operations ABC Analysis |  Architecture Views and Beyond |  Operations RACI Matrix |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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. | Views and Beyond organizes architecture into several views so no single diagram has to do everything at once. This makes it possible to choose the representation that fits the stakeholder's question. | With unclear responsibilities across several roles or areas, the method creates unambiguous accountability logic. It reduces friction because decision, execution, contribution, and information become separately visible. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 15-45 min | 30-60 min | 1-3 Tage | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-3 | 1-5 | 1-4 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List | Architecture Views, Cross-view Notes, Rationale | RACI Matrix, Responsibility Map, Decision Notes |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio | DocumentationStakeholdersArchitecture | RolesResponsibilityGovernanceOperations |