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| Criterion |  Architecture C4 Model |  Growth Flywheel |  Architecture arc42 |  Growth Funnel Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | Growth often breaks down where a reinforcing mechanism builds up too much friction. A Flywheel shows the cycle of value, repetition, and reinforcement meant to sustain growth. | 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 many visitors or users drop off along the way, the reason behind the number often stays hidden. Funnel Analysis exposes these transitions and makes visible exactly where the path collapses. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-4 h | 60-120 min | 1-2 Tage | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1-5 | 3-8 | 1-4 | 1-5 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Context Diagram, Container Diagram, Component Diagram | Flywheel Map, Friction Points, Growth Levers, Experiment Backlog | Architecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment View | Funnel report, Drop-off analysis, Optimization hypotheses |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureCommunicationVisualization | GrowthRetentionConversion | ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication | AnalyticsConversionGrowth |