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| Criterion |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |  Operations DMAIC |  Architecture Views and Beyond |
|---|---|---|---|
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 process problem with fluctuating performance, the method brings analysis and improvement into a disciplined sequence. It creates a framework in which numbers, causes, and control come together. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 15-45 min | 2-12 Wochen | 1-3 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 1-3 | 3-10 | 1-4 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale | Project Charter, Measurement Plan, Cause Analysis, Control Plan | Architecture Views, Cross-view Notes, Rationale |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance | Continuous improvementQualityProcess improvement | DocumentationStakeholdersArchitecture |
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