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| Criterion | ![]() Architecture C4 Model | ![]() Agile Example Mapping |
|---|---|---|
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 a story carries business rules and exceptions, it brings clarity before implementation. It makes examples, open questions, and boundaries visible enough that the logic becomes jointly sound. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-4 h | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-5 | 3-7 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Context Diagram, Container Diagram, Component Diagram | Example Map, Acceptance Criteria, Open Questions |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureCommunicationVisualization | Behavior-Driven DevelopmentRequirementsExamplesRefinement |
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