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Criterion
Paper illustration of Goal Question Metric with its method-specific working model.
Engineering
Goal Question Metric
A paper-based illustration representing arc42 with its core stages and visible working result.
Architecture
arc42
Purposedifferent
Helps clarify technical problems, hypotheses, and next steps in concrete terms. It breaks a technical problem into testable parts. The result is captured as a GQM table and metric briefs.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
MediumLow
Timedifferent
90-180 min1-2 Tage
Participantsdifferent
3-61-4
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
GQM Table, Metric ProfilesArchitecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment View
Tagsno overlap
MetricsMeasurementEngineeringAlignment
ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication
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Architecture Communication Canvas
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