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| Criterion |  Architecture Architecture Communication Canvas |  Architecture arc42 |
|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | The Architecture Communication Canvas plans architecture communication so the right people receive the right message. The method turns technical complexity into deliberate communication design. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 60-120 min | 1-2 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 1-4 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Communication Canvas, Stakeholder Messages, Architecture Communication Plan | Architecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment View |
Tags2 shared | ArchitectureCommunicationStakeholdersCanvas | ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication |
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