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| Criterion |  Architecture arc42 |  Facilitation Expectation Mapping |  Architecture LASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews) |  Team Design Team API |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 roles, interfaces, or projects fail because of differing expectations, Expectation Mapping surfaces these differences. It shows what each side takes for granted and where the pictures diverge. | 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 expectations between teams stay fuzzy, it describes how a team can be reached, used, and held accountable. It clarifies responsibility, interaction, and load between teams. The result is captured as a Team API document. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-2 Tage | 45-90 min | 3–4 h for initial assessment; preparation and deeper analysis additional | Half day initial, dann laufend |
Participantsdifferent | 1-4 | 3-12 | 1 or a small team; particularly suitable for 3–4 people | Ein Team plus Stakeholder |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Architecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment View | Expectation Map, Alignment Notes, Agreements | 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 | Team API Document |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication | AlignmentStakeholdersTeam | ArchitectureQualityRiskAssessmentLean | TeamAlignmentCommunicationService |