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| Criterion |  Architecture C4 Model |  DevOps ChatOps |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |  Engineering Golden Path |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | For operational work in a distributed team, the method links communication with direct system control. It records decisions right where the signal, the context, and the execution come together. | 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. | When teams need a reliable default path for frequent use, sprawl quickly emerges without any guiding logic. Golden Path bundles the preferred path so good practice becomes easy and deviation becomes deliberate. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-4 h | Ongoing | 15-45 min | 1-3 Tage Setup, laufend |
Participantsdifferent | 1-5 | 2-20 | 1-3 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Context Diagram, Container Diagram, Component Diagram | Chat Transcript, Action Log, Automations | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale | Golden Path Guide, Templates, Quality Checks |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureCommunicationVisualization | CollaborationEngineeringIncident | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance | EngineeringProductivityGovernance |