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| Criterion |  Architecture arc42 |  Agile Bucket System |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |  Agile Planning Poker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 large batch of work needs a fast, rough estimate, it sorts items into predefined size buckets. It sorts work by value, risk, and delivery ability. The result is captured as a Bucketed Backlog, Relative Estimates, and Split Candidates. | 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. | When estimates within the team diverge too much, it puts differing expectations on a common test bench. It separates rough complexity from unspoken assumptions. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-2 Tage | 30-90 min | 15-45 min | 2-5 min je Item |
Participantsdifferent | 1-4 | 3-12 | 1-3 | 3-9 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Architecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment View | Bucketed Backlog, Relative Estimates, Split Candidates | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale | Relative Estimates, Assumption Notes, Split Candidates |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication | EstimationBacklogRelative sizing | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance | EstimationAgileRelative sizingTeam |