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| Criterion |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |  Decision Making Three-Point Estimation |  Architecture Views and Beyond |  Agile NoEstimates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | A single estimate for effort, time, or risk often looks too smooth for the real uncertainty behind it. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a Three-Point Estimate, Risk Range, and Assumption Notes. | Views and Beyond organizes architecture into several views so no single diagram has to do everything at once. This makes it possible to choose the representation that fits the stakeholder's question. | When estimating slows a team down more than it helps, it shifts the focus to flow, small slices, and real lead time. It sorts work by value, risk, and delivery ability. The result is captured as Throughput Data, Flow Forecast, and Slicing Rules. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 15-45 min | 10-30 min je Item | 1-3 Tage | laufend |
Participantsdifferent | 1-3 | 1-8 | 1-4 | 2-12 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale | Three-Point Estimate, Risk Range, Assumption Notes | Architecture Views, Cross-view Notes, Rationale | Throughput Data, Flow Forecast, Slicing Rules |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance | EstimationUncertaintyForecasting | DocumentationStakeholdersArchitecture | EstimationForecastingFlow |