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| Criterion |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |  UX Research Empathy Mapping |  Delivery RAID Log |  Architecture Risk Storming |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 lot is assumed about a target group but little is seen jointly, empathy mapping makes knowledge and gaps directly comparable. The picture also shows which assumptions hold up and where evidence is missing. | Helps clarify scope, sequence, and delivery flow in concrete terms. It makes work, boundaries, and order steerable. The result is captured as a RAID Log and a source for status reporting. | Helps clarify architecture context, options, and consequences in concrete terms. It organizes technical context, alternatives, and consequences. The result is captured as an Annotated Diagram, a Prioritized Risk List, and an Action Backlog. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 15-45 min | 30–60 min | 30 min Setup, dann laufend | 60-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-3 | 4-8 | 1-3 maintaining, briefing for everyone | 4-12 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale | Empathy Map, Assumptions List, Research Gaps | RAID Log, Status Report Source | Annotated Diagram, Prioritized Risk List, Action Backlog |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance | SynthesisQualitativeWorkshop | RiskTrackingStakeholdersGovernance | RiskArchitectureWorkshopValidation |