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| Criterion |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |  Facilitation Dot Voting |  Architecture arc42 |  Facilitation Consensus Workshop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 a workshop has produced too many options and the group needs to condense quickly, dot voting makes preferences visible in a short time. It bundles individual votes into a solid signal for the next selection. | arc42 structures architecture knowledge so teams can document system, decisions, and risks consistently. The template builds a living understanding of the architecture instead of scattered notes. | When a group needs a solid decision without outvoting individual factions, a Consensus Workshop creates a negotiable common ground. It makes agreement, reservations, and open tensions discussable at the same time. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 15-45 min | 5-15 min | 1-2 Tage | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1-3 | 3-20 | 1-4 | 5-30 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale | Ranked list, Consensus signal, Shortlist | Architecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment View | Consensus Clusters, Theme Titles, Priority Areas |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance | FacilitationVotingConsensusPrioritization | ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication | FacilitationConsensusWorkshopAlignment |