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Selected:LASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews)Architecture Decision RecordSpecification by ExampleAcceptance Criteria Workshop
| Criterion |  Architecture LASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews) |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |  Agile Specification by Example |  Agile Acceptance Criteria Workshop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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. | When a story needs clear checkpoints before implementation, it sharpens expectation and scope together. It sorts work by value, risk, and delivery ability. The result is captured as Acceptance Criteria and a Story Update. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 3–4 h for initial assessment; preparation and deeper analysis additional | 15-45 min | 60-90 min pro Feature | 20-40 min pro Story |
Participantsdifferent | 1 or a small team; particularly suitable for 3–4 people | 1-3 | 3-6 | 3-6 |
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 | Example Table, Acceptance Tests | Acceptance Criteria, Story Update |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureQualityRiskAssessmentLean | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance | AgileRequirementsExamplesBehavior-Driven Development | AgileRequirementsRefinementBehavior-Driven Development |