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A paper-based illustration representing arc42 with its core stages and visible working result.
Architecture
arc42
Paper illustration for Learning Review.
Operations
Learning 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.After a project phase with mixed results, the method makes learning from the individual case reusable. It connects events, decisions, and systemic conditions into robust insights.
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Timedifferent
1-2 Tage1-3 h
Participantsdifferent
1-43-10
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Architecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment ViewLearning Review Notes, System Factors, Improvement Actions
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ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication
LearningRetrospectiveIncidentOperations
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A structured reflection surfaces what was liked, learned, lacked, and longed for. It is a conversation format and does not validate actions automatically.
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Paper illustration of a review with planned work, actual event sequence, comparison, and assigned improvement actions.
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Architecture
Architecture Communication Canvas
Paper illustration of two considered options leading to a decision record with a marked status and visible consequences.
Architecture
Architecture Decision Record