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| Criterion |  Architecture C4 Model |  Architecture arc42 |  Product Discovery Riskiest Assumption Test |  Product Discovery Learning Card |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | 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. | When an idea hinges on one critical unknown, it prioritizes testing that exact piece of uncertainty first. It separates problem, assumption, solution, and evidence. The result is captured as a prioritized list of assumptions, a test plan, and a result report. | The Learning Card connects traceable test results to a reasoned next action while keeping the limits of the insight visible. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-4 h | 1-2 Tage | 1-2 Wochen pro Iteration | 25-40 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-5 | 1-4 | 2-6 | 1-5 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Context Diagram, Container Diagram, Component Diagram | Architecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment View | Prioritized Assumption List, Test Plan, Results Report | Learning Card with evidence and next action |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureCommunicationVisualization | ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication | ExperimentsValidationDiscoveryAssumptions | ExperimentsValidationDiscoveryLearning |