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Selected:LASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews)Architecture Decision RecordDesign CharretteReverse Brainstorming
| Criterion |  Architecture LASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews) |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |  Innovation Design Charrette |  Innovation Reverse Brainstorming |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | An ADR permanently records an architecture decision with context, trade-offs, and consequence. It creates continuity for later changes because the decision path stays traceable. | In a tightly timed design process with many participants, the method pools several lines of thinking in a short time. It brings parallel design energy without letting the discussion tip into endless coordination. This quickly produces solid directions for architecture or space. | For persistent errors or blockages, the method shifts the view to the opposite of the desired effect. It exposes the mechanics of failure and makes hidden causes easier to grasp. This makes improvement more concrete and the problem clearer. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 3–4 h for initial assessment; preparation and deeper analysis additional | 15-45 min | Halber Tag bis mehrere Tage | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1 or a small team; particularly suitable for 3–4 people | 1-3 | 10-50 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | 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 | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale | Sketches and Concepts, Consolidated Solution Sketch, Prioritized Direction | Reverse Ideas, Risk Themes, Solution Ideas |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureQualityRiskAssessmentLean | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance | BrainstormingWorkshopCollaborationIdeation | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityRisk |