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| Criterion |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |  Decision Making Eisenhower Matrix |  Architecture arc42 |  Operations Eat the Frog |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | It separates true priorities from noise so it becomes clear what should be done now, scheduled, delegated, or dropped. | 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. | The method protects energy and attention for the task that creates the largest progress and is often postponed. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 15-45 min | 15-30 min | 1-2 Tage | 15-90 min daily |
Participantsdifferent | 1-3 | 1-6 | 1-4 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale | Eisenhower Matrix, Action List, Delegation Notes | Architecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment View | Priority Task, Completion Note, Daily Focus |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance | PrioritizationFocusTasks | ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication | PrioritizationProductivityFocusExecution |