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| Criterion |  Architecture C4 Model |  Innovation Reverse Brainstorming |  Architecture Risk Storming |
|---|---|---|---|
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 persistent errors or blockages, the method shifts the view to the opposite of the desired effect. It exposes the mechanics of failure and makes hidden causes easier to grasp. This makes improvement more concrete and the problem clearer. | Helps clarify architecture context, options, and consequences in concrete terms. It organizes technical context, alternatives, and consequences. The result is captured as an Annotated Diagram, a Prioritized Risk List, and an Action Backlog. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-4 h | 30-60 min | 60-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-5 | 3-12 | 4-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Context Diagram, Container Diagram, Component Diagram | Reverse Ideas, Risk Themes, Solution Ideas | Annotated Diagram, Prioritized Risk List, Action Backlog |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureCommunicationVisualization | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityRisk | RiskArchitectureWorkshopValidation |
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