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| Criterion |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |  Business Strategy SWOT Analysis |
|---|---|---|
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. | SWOT Analysis arranges strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats into a compact picture of the situation. It keeps internal capabilities and external influences separate before strategic options emerge from them. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 15-45 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-3 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale | SWOT matrix, Strategic options, Action list |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance | StrategyAnalysisMarketPositioning |
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