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| Criterion |  Architecture arc42 |  Decision Making PERT Estimation |  Architecture C4 Model |  Architecture Risk Storming |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | On complex initiatives, a plain average tends to understate just how uncertain the outcome really is. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a PERT Estimate, Expected Value, and Risk Notes. | The C4 Model makes a system legible across several resolution levels, from context down to code. It suits situations where different audiences need to understand the same architecture from different altitudes. | Helps clarify architecture context, options, and consequences in concrete terms. It organizes technical context, alternatives, and consequences. The result is captured as an Annotated Diagram, a Prioritized Risk List, and an Action Backlog. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-2 Tage | 15-45 min | 1-4 h | 60-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-4 | 1-8 | 1-5 | 4-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Architecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment View | PERT Estimate, Expected Value, Risk Notes | Context Diagram, Container Diagram, Component Diagram | Annotated Diagram, Prioritized Risk List, Action Backlog |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication | EstimationUncertaintyRisk | ArchitectureCommunicationVisualization | RiskArchitectureWorkshopValidation |