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| Criterion |  Architecture C4 Model |  Business Strategy Value Chain Analysis |
|---|---|---|
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. | Value Chain Analysis shows where value is created, costs accrue, and differentiation becomes possible along the process. It compares strengths, risks, market logic, and courses of action. The result is captured as a value-chain map and lever list. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | High |
Timedifferent | 1-4 h | Half day |
Participantsdifferent | 1-5 | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Context Diagram, Container Diagram, Component Diagram | Value Chain Map, Lever List |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureCommunicationVisualization | StrategyBusiness modelDiagnosisAnalysis |
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