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| Criterion |  UX Research Affinity Diagramming |  Architecture arc42 |  Product Discovery Smoke Test |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When research notes, feedback, or observations sit unconnected side by side, affinity diagramming sorts the raw material into solid themes. Many individual points turn into patterns that make decisions and opportunities clearer. | 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. | When demand only needs to be roughly verified, it tests interest with minimal effort. It measures whether people would take a next step at all. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 45–90 min | 1-2 Tage | 1-5 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 1-4 | Nutzertraffic |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Theme clusters, Insight statements, Opportunity areas | Architecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment View | Interest Metrics, Conversion Signal, Learning Note |
Tagsno overlap | SynthesisQualitativeRoot cause | ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication | ValidationExperimentsDemandGrowth |
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