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| Criterion | ![]() UX Research HEART Framework | ![]() Architecture Risk Storming | ![]() Architecture arc42 |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | Helps clarify observations, needs, and patterns in concrete terms. It groups observations into patterns, questions, and decisions. The result is captured as a HEART-GSM table and dashboard. | Helps clarify architecture context, options, and consequences in concrete terms. It organizes technical context, alternatives, and consequences. The result is captured as an Annotated Diagram, a Prioritized Risk List, and an Action Backlog. | 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 | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 120 min initial, dann laufend | 60-90 min | 1-2 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 3-6 | 4-12 | 1-4 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | HEART-GSM Table, Dashboard | Annotated Diagram, Prioritized Risk List, Action Backlog | Architecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment View |
Tagsno overlap | MetricsUX researchMeasurementSatisfaction | RiskArchitectureWorkshopValidation | ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication |
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