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| Criterion |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |  Systems Thinking System Dynamics Simulation |
|---|---|---|
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. | System Dynamics Simulation makes assumptions about time, delay, and feedback testable through experiments. It draws relationships, patterns, and feedback loops. The result is captured as a simulation model and scenario reports. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | High |
Timedifferent | 15-45 min | Mehrere Tage bis Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 1-3 | 1-5 Modellierende, Stakeholder asynchron |
Formatsame | Async | Async |
Outputdifferent | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale | Simulation Model, Scenario Reports |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance | Systems thinkingDynamicsSimulationAnalysis |
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