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| Criterion |  DevOps ChatOps |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |  Architecture Risk Storming |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For operational work in a distributed team, the method links communication with direct system control. It records decisions right where the signal, the context, and the execution come together. | 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. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | Ongoing | 15-45 min | 60-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-20 | 1-3 | 4-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Chat Transcript, Action Log, Automations | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale | Annotated Diagram, Prioritized Risk List, Action Backlog |
Tagsno overlap | CollaborationEngineeringIncident | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance | RiskArchitectureWorkshopValidation |
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