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| Criterion | ![]() Architecture arc42 | ![]() Business Strategy Business Model Stress Test |
|---|---|---|
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. | A Business Model Stress Test checks how well a business model holds up under pressure and headwinds. It compares strengths, risks, market logic, and courses of action. The result is captured as a stress-test report and action plan per scenario. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | High |
Timedifferent | 1-2 Tage | Half day |
Participantsdifferent | 1-4 | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Architecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment View | Stress Test Report, Action Plan per Scenario |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication | StrategyBusiness modelRiskDiagnosis |
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