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| Criterion | ![]() Architecture Architecture Inception Canvas | ![]() Agile Specification by Example | ![]() Agile ROAM Board |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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. | When work needs to move between different states or columns, it makes that movement and its handoffs legible. It sorts work by value, risk, and delivery ability. The result is captured as a ROAM Board and an Owner List. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 60-90 min pro Feature | 20-40 min initial, dann laufend |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 3-6 | 3-15 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Inception Canvas, Risks, Goal List, Open Questions | Example Table, Acceptance Tests | ROAM Board, Owner List |
Tagsno overlap | AlignmentArchitectureCanvas | AgileRequirementsExamplesBehavior-Driven Development | RiskAgileTrackingAlignment |
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