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| Criterion |  Operations ALPEN Method |  UX Research Customer Journey Mapping |  Architecture C4 Model |  Architecture arc42 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | When a user journey falls apart across many touchpoints, customer journey mapping makes the experience visible as a coherent arc. Phases, emotions, and breaks become legible enough to prioritize critical moments deliberately. | 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. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 10-20 min daily | 2-4 h | 1-4 h | 1-2 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | 4-10 | 1-5 | 1-4 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes | Journey Map, Pain-point List, Opportunity Backlog | Context Diagram, Container Diagram, Component Diagram | Architecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment View |
Tagsno overlap | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations | JourneyServiceService design | ArchitectureCommunicationVisualization | ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication |