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Selected:Delphi MethodLASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews)arc42Architecture Communication Canvas
| Criterion |  Decision Making Delphi Method |  Architecture LASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews) |  Architecture arc42 |  Architecture Architecture Communication Canvas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When knowledge is distributed and direct dominance should be avoided, groups quickly fall under the sway of their opinion leaders. The Delphi Method gathers assessments iteratively and gradually brings expert judgments closer together. | LASR helps development teams identify where their software falls short of important quality goals and which improvements to consider. A small group with existing system knowledge can make an initial assessment and investigate open questions in more detail. | 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. | The Architecture Communication Canvas plans architecture communication so the right people receive the right message. The method turns technical complexity into deliberate communication design. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-4 Wochen | 3–4 h for initial assessment; preparation and deeper analysis additional | 1-2 Tage | 60-120 min |
Participantsdifferent | 6-30 Experten | 1 or a small team; particularly suitable for 3–4 people | 1-4 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Expert Forecast, Consensus Range, Assumption Notes | Lean Mission Statement describing the software’s purpose, Prioritized quality goals and evaluation criteria, Risks and estimated gaps against quality goals, More closely examined findings and open checks | Architecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment View | Communication Canvas, Stakeholder Messages, Architecture Communication Plan |
Tagsno overlap | ForecastingExpertsDecisionStrategy | ArchitectureQualityRiskAssessmentLean | ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication | ArchitectureCommunicationStakeholdersCanvas |