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| Criterion |  Architecture arc42 |  Business Strategy Strategy Execution Loop |  Operations Failure Mode and Effects Analysis |  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. | The Strategy Execution Loop helps avoid treating strategy as a one-off document. It makes visible how strategic decisions are turned into objectives, initiatives, operational work, measurement, and learning. | For a process, product, or service with noticeable failure risks, the method assesses possible failure modes in advance. It directs attention to combinations of occurrence, effect, and detectability. | 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 | High | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-2 Tage | Initial 3-6 h, then monthly or quarterly reviews | 2-6 h | 15-45 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-4 | 5-12 | 3-10 | 1-3 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Async |
Outputdifferent | Architecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment View | Execution Loop, Review Cadence, Strategic Learning Log | FMEA Table, Risk Priority, Mitigation Actions | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication | ExecutionCadenceLearningGovernance | RiskQualityOperationsRoot cause | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance |