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| Criterion |  Architecture arc42 |  Product Strategy SMART Goals |  Product Strategy OKRs |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 goals are formulated too generally, it brings measurability, direction, and timing into shape. It prevents intentions from staying without clear verification. | When strategic direction needs to become measurable, it connects ambition with checkable results. It makes goals connectable to focus and review. | An ADR permanently records an architecture decision with context, trade-offs, and consequence. It creates continuity for later changes because the decision path stays traceable. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-2 Tage | 15-30 min | 1-2 h Setup | 15-45 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-4 | 1-8 | 2-20 | 1-3 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Architecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment View | SMART Goal, Measurement Note, Deadline | OKR set, Measurement plan, Review cadence | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication | GoalsPlanningMeasurementAlignment | GoalsAlignmentOutcomesMeasurement | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance |