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| Criterion |  Architecture C4 Model |  Business Strategy Porter Five Forces |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |  Business Strategy Ansoff Matrix |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | Porter Five Forces analyzes the forces that shape competitive pressure and profitability in a market. The view of market structure goes beyond individual competitors and reveals systemic pressure points. | 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. | The Ansoff Matrix organizes growth options by market and product relation. It helps weigh expansion, diversification, and adaptation cleanly against each other. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-4 h | 1-3 h | 15-45 min | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-5 | 2-8 | 1-3 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Context Diagram, Container Diagram, Component Diagram | Five Forces Analysis, Competitive Risks, Strategic Options | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale | Ansoff Matrix, Growth Options, Risk Notes |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureCommunicationVisualization | StrategyCompetitionMarket | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance | GrowthStrategyMarketPortfolio |