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| Criterion | ![]() Architecture Architecture Decision Record | ![]() Facilitation Barcamp | ![]() Facilitation Open Space Technology |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | When many people can contribute knowledge and the flow should stay open, Barcamp provides a framework for self-organized sessions. The format channels energy without defining the content too narrowly in advance. | When a complex topic does not yet have a fitting agenda, Open Space Technology hands topic ownership back to the participants. The format suits questions that only move forward when real interest determines the order. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 15-45 min | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage | 0.5-2 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 1-3 | 15-200 | 20-500+ |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings | Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action Topics |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance | FacilitationLarge groupLearning | FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy |
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