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| Criterion |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |  Product Discovery Problem Interview |
|---|---|---|
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 the picture of the problem still needs to become solid, it asks about real situations and consequences. It separates genuine suffering from mere interest in a solution. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 15-45 min | 30-60 min je Interview |
Participantsdifferent | 1-3 | 5-12 Interviews |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale | Problem Evidence, Risk Notes, Customer Segments |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance | DiscoveryInterviewsValidation |
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