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| Criterion |  Operations ALPEN Method |  Architecture arc42 |  Operations Time Blocking |  Architecture C4 Model |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | With an overloaded day full of too many tasks, a realistic picture of the day emerges. The method connects estimating, deciding, and buffer thinking so planning fits available energy and time. | 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. | With a calendar that grows on request, the method makes available time explicit again. It combines appointments, focus work, and buffer into a more realistic day structure. | The C4 Model makes a system legible across several resolution levels, from context down to code. It suits situations where different audiences need to understand the same architecture from different altitudes. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 10-20 min daily | 1-2 Tage | 15-30 min Planung, laufend | 1-4 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | 1-4 | 1 | 1-5 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes | Architecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment View | Blocked Calendar, Capacity View, Focus Plan | Context Diagram, Container Diagram, Component Diagram |
Tagsno overlap | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations | ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication | PlanningTime managementFocus | ArchitectureCommunicationVisualization |