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| Criterion |  Architecture arc42 |  Product Discovery Problem Interview |
|---|---|---|
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 the picture of the problem still needs to become solid, it asks about real situations and consequences. It separates genuine suffering from mere interest in a solution. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-2 Tage | 30-60 min je Interview |
Participantsdifferent | 1-4 | 5-12 Interviews |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Architecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment View | Problem Evidence, Risk Notes, Customer Segments |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication | DiscoveryInterviewsValidation |
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