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| Criterion |  UX Research Empathy Mapping |  Domain Modeling EventStorming |  Architecture arc42 |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When a lot is assumed about a target group but little is seen jointly, empathy mapping makes knowledge and gaps directly comparable. The picture also shows which assumptions hold up and where evidence is missing. | When a domain consists of many events, rules, and states, it creates a shared modeling space for the team. It bundles language, flows, and boundaries before domain knowledge fragments into siloed views. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 30–60 min | 2-8 h | 1-2 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 4-8 | 5-12 | 1-4 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Empathy Map, Assumptions List, Research Gaps | Event Timeline, Ubiquitous Language, Boundaries, Open Questions | Architecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment View |
Tagsno overlap | SynthesisQualitativeWorkshop | Domain-Driven DesignEventsDiscoveryWorkshop | ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication |
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