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| Criterion |  Innovation Double Diamond |  Engineering Golden Path |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | When teams need a reliable default path for frequent use, sprawl quickly emerges without any guiding logic. Golden Path bundles the preferred path so good practice becomes easy and deviation becomes deliberate. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | Wochen bis Monate | 1-3 Tage Setup, laufend | 15-45 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 2-8 | 1-3 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per Phase | Golden Path Guide, Templates, Quality Checks | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessDivergenceInnovation | EngineeringProductivityGovernance | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance |
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