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| Criterion |  Innovation Double Diamond |  Delivery Shape Up |  Architecture arc42 |  Architecture C4 Model |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | Shape Up helps clarify scope, sequence, and delivery flow. It makes work boundaries and decisions explicit and captures results as pitches, bet-table decisions, and hill charts. | 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 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | Wochen bis Monate | 6 Wochen Cycle + 2 Wochen Cool-Down | 1-2 Tage | 1-4 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 2-4 pro Pitch | 1-4 | 1-5 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per Phase | Pitches, Bet-table decisions, Hill charts, Cooldown outcomes | Architecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment View | Context Diagram, Container Diagram, Component Diagram |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessDivergenceInnovation | PlanningDeliveryAutonomy | ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication | ArchitectureCommunicationVisualization |