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A paper-based illustration representing arc42 with its core stages and visible working result.
Architecture
arc42
Paper illustration for Eat the Frog
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Eat the Frog
Paper illustration for Weekly Review.
Operations
Weekly Review
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.In a week with many open loops, the method creates distance from operational noise. It organizes commitments, calendar, and projects so the next week becomes workable.
Complexitysame
LowLowLow
Timedifferent
1-2 Tage15-90 min daily30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
1-411
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncAsyncAsync
Outputdifferent
Architecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment ViewPriority Task, Completion Note, Daily FocusUpdated Task System, Weekly Focus, Next Actions
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ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication
PrioritizationProductivityFocusExecution
ProductivityExecutionPlanning
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