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| Criterion |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |  UX Research Diary Study |
|---|---|---|
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 experiences build up over days or weeks and a single session cannot capture them, Diary Study records the course of everyday life. Recurring triggers, moods, and habits become visible this way, beyond the sharpness of memory. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 15-45 min | 1-4 Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 1-3 | 5-20 |
Formatsame | Async | Async |
Outputdifferent | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale | Diary Entries, Longitudinal Patterns, Experience Timeline |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance | UX researchTrackingBehavior |
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