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| Criterion |  Architecture arc42 |  Agile Example Mapping |  Architecture LASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews) |  Agile Specification by Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 story carries business rules and exceptions, it brings clarity before implementation. It makes examples, open questions, and boundaries visible enough that the logic becomes jointly sound. | LASR helps development teams identify where their software falls short of important quality goals and which improvements to consider. A small group with existing system knowledge can make an initial assessment and investigate open questions in more detail. | When business rules need to become precise, it ties language, example, and test together. It sorts work by value, risk, and delivery ability. The result is captured as an Example Table and Acceptance Tests. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-2 Tage | 30-60 min | 3–4 h for initial assessment; preparation and deeper analysis additional | 60-90 min pro Feature |
Participantsdifferent | 1-4 | 3-7 | 1 or a small team; particularly suitable for 3–4 people | 3-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Architecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment View | Example Map, Acceptance Criteria, Open Questions | Lean Mission Statement describing the software’s purpose, Prioritized quality goals and evaluation criteria, Risks and estimated gaps against quality goals, More closely examined findings and open checks | Example Table, Acceptance Tests |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication | Behavior-Driven DevelopmentRequirementsExamplesRefinement | ArchitectureQualityRiskAssessmentLean | AgileRequirementsExamplesBehavior-Driven Development |