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| Criterion |  Architecture arc42 |  Operations Eat the Frog |  Architecture Architecture Communication Canvas |  Operations Pomodoro Technique |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | The method protects energy and attention for the task that creates the largest progress and is often postponed. | The Architecture Communication Canvas plans architecture communication so the right people receive the right message. The method turns technical complexity into deliberate communication design. | For easily distracted solo work, the method sets clear time boundaries for concentrated work. It protects attention when large tasks would otherwise fall apart into small avoidance moves. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-2 Tage | 15-90 min daily | 60-120 min | 25 min Zyklen |
Participantsdifferent | 1-4 | 1 | 2-8 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Architecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment View | Priority Task, Completion Note, Daily Focus | Communication Canvas, Stakeholder Messages, Architecture Communication Plan | Focus Sessions, Task Progress, Interruption Notes |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication | PrioritizationProductivityFocusExecution | ArchitectureCommunicationStakeholdersCanvas | FocusTime managementProductivityExecution |