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| Criterion |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |  Business Strategy Business Model Canvas |
|---|---|---|
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. | The Business Model Canvas condenses a business model to its key building blocks and assumptions. It makes variants quickly comparable and reveals gaps before validation or implementation begins. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 15-45 min | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1-3 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale | Business Model Canvas, Assumption List, Business Hypotheses |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance | Business modelStrategyValueInnovation |
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