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| Criterion |  Architecture Architecture Inception Canvas |  DevOps Blameless Postmortem |  Architecture C4 Model |  DevOps Incident Command |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | After an incident with damage or a near miss, the method creates a sober field for learning without assigning blame. It directs attention to the course of events, conditions, and effective countermeasures. | 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. | During an acute incident with several people involved, the method creates a clear leadership and communication structure. It reduces chaos when fast coordination and clean situational awareness are both needed at once. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 30-90 min | 1-4 h | As needed |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 3-12 | 1-5 | 4-15 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Inception Canvas, Risks, Goal List, Open Questions | Postmortem Doc, Action Items, Timeline | Context Diagram, Container Diagram, Component Diagram | Incident Log, Action Tracker, Stakeholder Updates |
Tagsno overlap | AlignmentArchitectureCanvas | Site Reliability EngineeringIncidentLearningReliability | ArchitectureCommunicationVisualization | IncidentOperationsReliability |