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| Criterion |  Architecture C4 Model |  Agile NoEstimates |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |
|---|---|---|---|
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 estimating slows a team down more than it helps, it shifts the focus to flow, small slices, and real lead time. It sorts work by value, risk, and delivery ability. The result is captured as Throughput Data, Flow Forecast, and Slicing Rules. | An ADR permanently records an architecture decision with context, trade-offs, and consequence. It creates continuity for later changes because the decision path stays traceable. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-4 h | laufend | 15-45 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-5 | 2-12 | 1-3 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Context Diagram, Container Diagram, Component Diagram | Throughput Data, Flow Forecast, Slicing Rules | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureCommunicationVisualization | EstimationForecastingFlow | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance |
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