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| Criterion |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |  Innovation SCAMPER |  Architecture arc42 |  Innovation Reverse Brainstorming |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 an existing solution under pressure to change, the method deliberately opens space for systematic variants. It directs attention to rebuilding, combining, and repurposing rather than only new basic ideas. This produces concrete evolution paths for products, offerings, or workflows. | 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 persistent errors or blockages, the method shifts the view to the opposite of the desired effect. It exposes the mechanics of failure and makes hidden causes easier to grasp. This makes improvement more concrete and the problem clearer. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 15-45 min | 30-60 min | 1-2 Tage | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-3 | 2-10 | 1-4 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale | SCAMPER Idea List, Concept Shortlist, Variation Notes | Architecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment View | Reverse Ideas, Risk Themes, Solution Ideas |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityReframingInnovation | ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityRisk |