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| Criterion |  Architecture C4 Model |  Product Discovery Context Canvas |
|---|---|---|
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. | When an environment of users, systems, and constraints is hard to grasp, it puts the context compactly on the table. It creates a clear reading of influence, boundary, and dependency. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-4 h | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-5 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Context Diagram, Container Diagram, Component Diagram | Context canvas, Open questions, Shared context notes |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureCommunicationVisualization | ContextFramingRequirementsCanvas |
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