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| Criterion |  Architecture C4 Model |  Product Discovery Jobs to Be Done |
|---|---|---|
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 switching motives and progress are unclear, it reconstructs the situation from real customer circumstances. It shows why a switch happens and what kind of progress is being sought. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-4 h | 1-3 Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 1-5 | 5-12 Interviews |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Context Diagram, Container Diagram, Component Diagram | Job Stories, Outcome Statements, Opportunity List |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureCommunicationVisualization | CustomerOutcomesNeeds |
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