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| Criterion |  Architecture arc42 |  Business Strategy Porter Five Forces |
|---|---|---|
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. | Porter Five Forces analyzes the forces that shape competitive pressure and profitability in a market. The view of market structure goes beyond individual competitors and reveals systemic pressure points. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-2 Tage | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1-4 | 2-8 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Architecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment View | Five Forces Analysis, Competitive Risks, Strategic Options |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication | StrategyCompetitionMarket |
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