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| Criterion |  Architecture C4 Model |  Agile Start Stop Continue |  Architecture arc42 |  Agile Mad Sad Glad |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 a team wants to deliberately adjust its working behavior, it makes habits visible and assessable. It focuses on concrete changes instead of diffuse mood. | 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. | When a team's or workshop's mood needs to become readable, it structures emotional signals with little setup. It makes strain, relief, and sources of energy tangible. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-4 h | 30-60 min | 1-2 Tage | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-5 | 3-12 | 1-4 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Context Diagram, Container Diagram, Component Diagram | Start Stop Continue Board, Improvement Actions | Architecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment View | Emotion Board, Themes, Action Items |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureCommunicationVisualization | RetrospectiveImprovementTeamReflection | ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication | RetrospectiveTeamReflection |