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Selected:Double DiamondATAM (Architecture Tradeoff Analysis Method)Specification by ExampleAcceptance Criteria Workshop
| Criterion |  Innovation Double Diamond |  Architecture ATAM (Architecture Tradeoff Analysis Method) |  Agile Specification by Example |  Agile Acceptance Criteria Workshop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For complex problems with a fuzzy situation, the method cleanly separates search space and decision. It first creates breadth in understanding and then focus in elaboration. This brings open questions, problem definition, and solution path into a traceable movement. | ATAM helps teams weigh architecture decisions when quality goals compete. The team considers business goals, stakeholder expectations, and technical decisions together. The evaluation shows which risks need further investigation. | When business rules need to become precise, it ties language, example, and test together. It sorts work by value, risk, and delivery ability. The result is captured as an Example Table and Acceptance Tests. | When a story needs clear checkpoints before implementation, it sharpens expectation and scope together. It sorts work by value, risk, and delivery ability. The result is captured as Acceptance Criteria and a Story Update. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | Wochen bis Monate | Several meetings plus preparation and analysis; total effort depends on scope | 60-90 min pro Feature | 20-40 min pro Story |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | Evaluation team, architects, and relevant stakeholders | 3-6 | 3-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per Phase | Prioritized quality scenarios in a utility tree, Architecture risks with reasoning and assumptions, Sensitivity and trade-off points, Findings report with open investigations | Example Table, Acceptance Tests | Acceptance Criteria, Story Update |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessDivergenceInnovation | ArchitectureQualityRiskTradeoffsStakeholders | AgileRequirementsExamplesBehavior-Driven Development | AgileRequirementsRefinementBehavior-Driven Development |