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Selected:Domain StorytellingC4 ModelLASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews)Standard Work Analysis
| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling Domain Storytelling |  Architecture C4 Model |  Architecture LASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews) |  Operations Standard Work Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | Domain Storytelling translates domain knowledge into a shared narrative of actors, objects, and workflows. It is especially useful when language, rules, and process understanding must be tightly connected. | 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. | 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. | When the same task is done differently depending on the person, the method exposes the reliable core. It creates comparability without unnecessarily choking off needed latitude. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 1-4 h | 3–4 h for initial assessment; preparation and deeper analysis additional | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 1-5 | 1 or a small team; particularly suitable for 3–4 people | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Domain Story, Glossary Notes, Process Narrative | Context Diagram, Container Diagram, Component Diagram | 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 | Standard Work Sheet, Deviation List, Improved Standard, Training Needs |
Tagsno overlap | KnowledgeDomain-Driven DesignProcess | ArchitectureCommunicationVisualization | ArchitectureQualityRiskAssessmentLean | LeanProcessQuality |