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| Criterion |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |  Facilitation Dot Estimation |
|---|---|---|
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 size or effort can only be estimated roughly, Dot Estimation condenses the group's experience into a quick range. It turns individual contributions into a visible selection. The result is captured as an Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, and Discussion Targets. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 15-45 min | 5-20 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-3 | 3-20 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale | Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, Discussion Targets |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance | EstimationEffortRisk |
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