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| Criterion |  Architecture C4 Model |  Operations Failure Mode and Effects Analysis |  Decision Making Pareto 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. | For a process, product, or service with noticeable failure risks, the method assesses possible failure modes in advance. It directs attention to combinations of occurrence, effect, and detectability. | In many problem situations, effect is distributed unequally across many causes. A Pareto Analysis separates the few drivers with high leverage from the long remainder and focuses attention on what measurably moves the needle. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-4 h | 2-6 h | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-5 | 3-10 | 1-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Context Diagram, Container Diagram, Component Diagram | FMEA Table, Risk Priority, Mitigation Actions | Pareto Chart, Top Causes, Focus List |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureCommunicationVisualization | RiskQualityOperationsRoot cause | PrioritizationQualityFocusRoot cause |
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