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| Criterion |  Architecture arc42 |  Innovation Brainstorming |  Architecture Architecture Communication Canvas |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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 a team faces an open question with many obvious directions, the method first creates breadth instead of premature commitment. It separates idea flow from evaluation and makes lines of thought visible, creating a pool for selection and further development. | The Architecture Communication Canvas plans architecture communication so the right people receive the right message. The method turns technical complexity into deliberate communication design. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-2 Tage | 30-60 min | 60-120 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-4 | 4-12 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Architecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment View | Idea pool, Theme clusters, Shortlist | Communication Canvas, Stakeholder Messages, Architecture Communication Plan |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityWorkshopDivergence | ArchitectureCommunicationStakeholdersCanvas |
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