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| Criterion |  Architecture arc42 |  Agile Start Stop Continue |  Architecture LASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews) |  Agile 4Ls Retrospective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 a team wants to deliberately adjust its working behavior, it makes habits visible and assessable. It focuses on concrete changes instead of diffuse mood. | LASR helps development teams identify where their software falls short of important quality goals and which improvements to consider. A small group with existing system knowledge can make an initial assessment and investigate open questions in more detail. | When a sprint should not only be assessed but also learned from, it captures experience in clear learning categories. It records what worked, what's missing, and what should run differently next time. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-2 Tage | 30-60 min | 3–4 h for initial assessment; preparation and deeper analysis additional | 45–75 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-4 | 3-12 | 1 or a small team; particularly suitable for 3–4 people | Team members involved |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Architecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment View | Start Stop Continue Board, Improvement Actions | Lean Mission Statement describing the software’s purpose, Prioritized quality goals and evaluation criteria, Risks and estimated gaps against quality goals, More closely examined findings and open checks | 4Ls Board, Learning Themes, Improvement Actions |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication | RetrospectiveImprovementTeamReflection | ArchitectureQualityRiskAssessmentLean | RetrospectiveLearningReflectionTeam |