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| Criterion |  Architecture Architecture Communication Canvas |  Architecture C4 Model |  Agile Specification by Example |  Architecture Architecture Inception Canvas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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. | When business rules need to become precise, it ties language, example, and test together. It sorts work by value, risk, and delivery ability. The result is captured as an Example Table and Acceptance Tests. | The Architecture Inception Canvas bundles the first architecture questions into a compact decision picture. It fits when an initiative is still in motion but still needs clear guardrails. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 60-120 min | 1-4 h | 60-90 min pro Feature | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 1-5 | 3-6 | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Communication Canvas, Stakeholder Messages, Architecture Communication Plan | Context Diagram, Container Diagram, Component Diagram | Example Table, Acceptance Tests | Inception Canvas, Risks, Goal List, Open Questions |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureCommunicationStakeholdersCanvas | ArchitectureCommunicationVisualization | AgileRequirementsExamplesBehavior-Driven Development | AlignmentArchitectureCanvas |