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| Criterion |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |  Operations Getting Things Done |  Operations 5 Whys |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | With many open commitments and ideas in daily life, a reliable external storage system emerges. The method relieves the mind so priority and context don't have to compete in memory. | For a single, hard-to-explain deviation, the method exposes the causal chain behind the visible symptom. It keeps the cause open until a controllable condition emerges instead of a mere description. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 15-45 min | 1-2 h Setup, laufend | 15-30 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-3 | 1 | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale | Action Lists, Project List, Review Routine | Root cause notes, Countermeasures |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance | ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution | Root causeIncidentLeanProblem solving |
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