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| Criterion |  Architecture arc42 |  Knowledge Modeling Teach-back |  Architecture C4 Model |  Architecture Views and Beyond |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | Teach-back checks whether an explanation actually got through to the other person. The method makes misunderstandings visible early and strengthens shared understanding in advisory and learning situations. | The C4 Model makes a system legible across several resolution levels, from context down to code. It suits situations where different audiences need to understand the same architecture from different altitudes. | Views and Beyond organizes architecture into several views so no single diagram has to do everything at once. This makes it possible to choose the representation that fits the stakeholder's question. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-2 Tage | 5-20 min | 1-4 h | 1-3 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 1-4 | 2-8 | 1-5 | 1-4 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Architecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment View | Understanding Check, Clarification Notes, Learning Gaps | Context Diagram, Container Diagram, Component Diagram | Architecture Views, Cross-view Notes, Rationale |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication | LearningUnderstandingCommunication | ArchitectureCommunicationVisualization | DocumentationStakeholdersArchitecture |