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Selected:Architecture Decision RecordLean StartupRisk StormingLASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews)
| Criterion |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |  Innovation Lean Startup |  Architecture Risk Storming |  Architecture LASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | For uncertain business assumptions, the method forces the idea into contact with real market reactions early. It separates wishful picture, assumption, and observable behavior, so that learning becomes faster than planning. This translates uncertainty into measurable insight. | 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. | LASR helps development teams identify where their software falls short of important quality goals and which improvements to consider. A small group with existing system knowledge can make an initial assessment and investigate open questions in more detail. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 15-45 min | Wochen bis Monate je Lernzyklus | 60-90 min | 3–4 h for initial assessment; preparation and deeper analysis additional |
Participantsdifferent | 1-3 | 2-8 | 4-12 | 1 or a small team; particularly suitable for 3–4 people |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale | Hypothesis list, MVPs, Learning reports, Pivot or persevere decision | Annotated Diagram, Prioritized Risk List, Action Backlog | Lean Mission Statement describing the software’s purpose, Prioritized quality goals and evaluation criteria, Risks and estimated gaps against quality goals, More closely examined findings and open checks |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance | LeanStartupValidationMVP | RiskArchitectureWorkshopValidation | ArchitectureQualityRiskAssessmentLean |