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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling Event Modeling |  Architecture arc42 |  Decision Making RAPID |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | Event Modeling connects business workflows with commands, events, and views into one coherent mental model. It helps design behavior, UI, and technical slices from the same underlying logic. | 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. | In complex management decisions, clarity is often missing about who recommends, who agrees, and who makes the decision. RAPID creates this assignment and stabilizes decisions across several levels. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 2-6 h | 1-2 Tage | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 1-4 | 3-12 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Event Model, UI Flow, Commands, Read Models | Architecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment View | RAPID Role Map, Recommendation, Decision Log |
Tagsno overlap | EventsBlueprintDomain-Driven DesignBehavior | ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication | DecisionRolesGovernance |
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