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| Criterion |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |  Operations MORT Analysis |  Architecture arc42 |  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. | For a safety-relevant event or a system with high protection requirements, the method examines where controls failed. It exposes both technical and organizational gaps. | 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. | 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 | High | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 15-45 min | Mehrere Tage bis Wochen | 1-2 Tage | 15-30 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-3 | 2-6 | 1-4 | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale | MORT Worksheets, Findings per Branch, Corrective Actions, Systemic Recommendations | Architecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment View | Root cause notes, Countermeasures |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance | Root causeSafetySystemicIncident | ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication | Root causeIncidentLeanProblem solving |