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| Criterion |  Architecture arc42 |  UX Research Customer Journey Mapping |
|---|---|---|
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 user journey falls apart across many touchpoints, customer journey mapping makes the experience visible as a coherent arc. Phases, emotions, and breaks become legible enough to prioritize critical moments deliberately. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-2 Tage | 2-4 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1-4 | 4-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Architecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment View | Journey Map, Pain-point List, Opportunity Backlog |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication | JourneyServiceService design |
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