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Selected:C4 ModelLASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews)Specification by ExampleExample Mapping
| Criterion |  Architecture C4 Model |  Architecture LASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews) |  Agile Specification by Example |  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. | LASR helps development teams identify where their software falls short of important quality goals and which improvements to consider. A small group with existing system knowledge can make an initial assessment and investigate open questions in more detail. | When business rules need to become precise, it ties language, example, and test together. It sorts work by value, risk, and delivery ability. The result is captured as an Example Table and Acceptance Tests. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-4 h | 3–4 h for initial assessment; preparation and deeper analysis additional | 60-90 min pro Feature | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-5 | 1 or a small team; particularly suitable for 3–4 people | 3-6 | 3-7 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Context Diagram, Container Diagram, Component Diagram | Lean Mission Statement describing the software’s purpose, Prioritized quality goals and evaluation criteria, Risks and estimated gaps against quality goals, More closely examined findings and open checks | Example Table, Acceptance Tests | Example Map, Acceptance Criteria, Open Questions |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureCommunicationVisualization | ArchitectureQualityRiskAssessmentLean | AgileRequirementsExamplesBehavior-Driven Development | Behavior-Driven DevelopmentRequirementsExamplesRefinement |