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| Criterion |  Architecture C4 Model |  Product Strategy SMART Goals |  Product Strategy OKRs |  Architecture arc42 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 goals are formulated too generally, it brings measurability, direction, and timing into shape. It prevents intentions from staying without clear verification. | When strategic direction needs to become measurable, it connects ambition with checkable results. It makes goals connectable to focus and review. | arc42 structures architecture knowledge so teams can document system, decisions, and risks consistently. The template builds a living understanding of the architecture instead of scattered notes. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-4 h | 15-30 min | 1-2 h Setup | 1-2 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 1-5 | 1-8 | 2-20 | 1-4 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Context Diagram, Container Diagram, Component Diagram | SMART Goal, Measurement Note, Deadline | OKR set, Measurement plan, Review cadence | Architecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment View |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureCommunicationVisualization | GoalsPlanningMeasurementAlignment | GoalsAlignmentOutcomesMeasurement | ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication |