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Selected:Architecture Communication CanvasExpectation MappingExample MappingSoftware Architecture Canvas
| Criterion |  Architecture Architecture Communication Canvas |  Facilitation Expectation Mapping |  Agile Example Mapping |  Architecture Software Architecture 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. | When roles, interfaces, or projects fail because of differing expectations, Expectation Mapping surfaces these differences. It shows what each side takes for granted and where the pictures diverge. | When a story carries business rules and exceptions, it brings clarity before implementation. It makes examples, open questions, and boundaries visible enough that the logic becomes jointly sound. | The Software Architecture Canvas reduces a system to the most important architecture decisions, constraints, and interfaces. It is useful when teams need a resilient overall picture quickly. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 60-120 min | 45-90 min | 30-60 min | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 3-12 | 3-7 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Communication Canvas, Stakeholder Messages, Architecture Communication Plan | Expectation Map, Alignment Notes, Agreements | Example Map, Acceptance Criteria, Open Questions | Architecture Canvas, Goals, Constraints, Quality Attributes |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureCommunicationStakeholdersCanvas | AlignmentStakeholdersTeam | Behavior-Driven DevelopmentRequirementsExamplesRefinement | CanvasArchitectureAlignmentWorkshop |