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| Criterion | ![]() Facilitation Barcamp | ![]() Architecture C4 Model | ![]() Knowledge Modeling Peer Instruction | ![]() Architecture arc42 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When many people can contribute knowledge and the flow should stay open, Barcamp provides a framework for self-organized sessions. The format channels energy without defining the content too narrowly in advance. | 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. | Peer Instruction uses group thinking to clarify difficult terms or concepts faster. The method combines individual reflection with social correction and shared precision. | arc42 structures architecture knowledge so teams can document system, decisions, and risks consistently. The template builds a living understanding of the architecture instead of scattered notes. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage | 1-4 h | 10-20 min je Frage | 1-2 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 15-200 | 1-5 | 6-50 | 1-4 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings | Context Diagram, Container Diagram, Component Diagram | Concept Questions, Vote Results, Learning Notes | Architecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment View |
Tagsno overlap | FacilitationLarge groupLearning | ArchitectureCommunicationVisualization | LearningDialogueFacilitation | ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication |



