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| Criterion |  Innovation How Might We |  Architecture arc42 |  Agile Specification by Example |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | With a stuck problem carrying many implicit assumptions, the method translates observations into open, workable questions. It sharpens the problem frame without pre-thinking the solution, turning frustration or fuzziness into a search space with clear direction. | 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. | 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 | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 30–45 min | 1-2 Tage | 60-90 min pro Feature |
Participantsdifferent | 1-10 | 1-4 | 3-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | HMW Questions, Challenge Framing, Idea Prompts | Architecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment View | Example Table, Acceptance Tests |
Tagsno overlap | FramingOpportunityIdeationQuestions | ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication | AgileRequirementsExamplesBehavior-Driven Development |
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