View methods side by side.
Choose up to four methods. Add them using the search and share the comparison by copying its link.
Selected:Gemba WalkLASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews)Example MappingSpecification by Example
| Criterion |  Operations Gemba Walk |  Architecture LASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews) |  Agile Example Mapping |  Agile Specification by Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When there is uncertainty about the real course of a process, the method brings observation to the place where work happens. It combines perception, follow-up questions, and process knowledge so decisions rest on actual workflows instead of assumptions. | LASR helps development teams identify where their software falls short of important quality goals and which improvements to consider. A small group with existing system knowledge can make an initial assessment and investigate open questions in more detail. | When a story carries business rules and exceptions, it brings clarity before implementation. It makes examples, open questions, and boundaries visible enough that the logic becomes jointly sound. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 30-120 min | 3–4 h for initial assessment; preparation and deeper analysis additional | 30-60 min | 60-90 min pro Feature |
Participantsdifferent | 2-6 | 1 or a small team; particularly suitable for 3–4 people | 3-7 | 3-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Observation Notes, Improvement Ideas | Lean Mission Statement describing the software’s purpose, Prioritized quality goals and evaluation criteria, Risks and estimated gaps against quality goals, More closely examined findings and open checks | Example Map, Acceptance Criteria, Open Questions | Example Table, Acceptance Tests |
Tagsno overlap | LeanObservationProcessOperations | ArchitectureQualityRiskAssessmentLean | Behavior-Driven DevelopmentRequirementsExamplesRefinement | AgileRequirementsExamplesBehavior-Driven Development |