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| Criterion |  Growth Growth Experiment |  Architecture C4 Model |  Architecture arc42 |  Growth Golden Circle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When growth ideas surface quickly, the temptation to build immediately instead of learning is high. A Growth Experiment frames an assumption so target group, lever, and measurement are clear before the first deployment. | 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. | 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 positioning and communication, what an offering actually stands for often becomes blurred. The Golden Circle sharpens a product's inner rationale and connects purpose, approach, and offering into a clear statement. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-2 Wochen | 1-4 h | 1-2 Tage | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-6 | 1-5 | 1-4 | 1-8 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Experiment card, Result summary, Next bet | Context Diagram, Container Diagram, Component Diagram | Architecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment View | Why Statement, Messaging Notes, Positioning Draft |
Tagsno overlap | MarketingGrowthExperimentsLearning | ArchitectureCommunicationVisualization | ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication | MarketingPositioningCommunication |