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Selected:LASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews)Decision TreeSoftware Architecture CanvasRisk Matrix
| Criterion |  Architecture LASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews) |  Decision Making Decision Tree |  Architecture Software Architecture Canvas |  Decision Making Risk Matrix |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | For decisions with follow-on paths and dependencies, a linear comparison is often not enough. A Decision Tree shows how options branch under conditions and which consequences hang on each branch. | The Software Architecture Canvas reduces a system to the most important architecture decisions, constraints, and interfaces. It is useful when teams need a resilient overall picture quickly. | When a project faces many possible disruptions, it quickly becomes unclear which risks deserve attention first. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a Risk Matrix and a Top Risk List. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 3–4 h for initial assessment; preparation and deeper analysis additional | 30-90 min | 1-2 h | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1 or a small team; particularly suitable for 3–4 people | 1-6 | 3-10 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
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 | Decision Tree, Option Map, Assumption List | Architecture Canvas, Goals, Constraints, Quality Attributes | Risk Matrix, Top Risk List |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureQualityRiskAssessmentLean | DecisionTreeOptions | CanvasArchitectureAlignmentWorkshop | RiskDecisionPrioritizationAssessment |