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Selected:Architecture Inception CanvasLASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews)Architecture Decision RecordArchitecture Communication Canvas
| Criterion |  Architecture Architecture Inception Canvas |  Architecture LASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews) |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |  Architecture Architecture Communication Canvas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | LASR helps development teams identify where their software falls short of important quality goals and which improvements to consider. A small group with existing system knowledge can make an initial assessment and investigate open questions in more detail. | An ADR permanently records an architecture decision with context, trade-offs, and consequence. It creates continuity for later changes because the decision path stays traceable. | The Architecture Communication Canvas plans architecture communication so the right people receive the right message. The method turns technical complexity into deliberate communication design. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 3–4 h for initial assessment; preparation and deeper analysis additional | 15-45 min | 60-120 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 1 or a small team; particularly suitable for 3–4 people | 1-3 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Inception Canvas, Risks, Goal List, Open Questions | Lean Mission Statement describing the software’s purpose, Prioritized quality goals and evaluation criteria, Risks and estimated gaps against quality goals, More closely examined findings and open checks | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale | Communication Canvas, Stakeholder Messages, Architecture Communication Plan |
Tags1 shared | AlignmentArchitectureCanvas | ArchitectureQualityRiskAssessmentLean | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance | ArchitectureCommunicationStakeholdersCanvas |