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| Criterion |  Delivery MoSCoW |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |  Architecture arc42 |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When a release carries too many demands and priorities are only ever negotiated, MoSCoW creates clear boundaries for the next cut. Must, Should, Could, and Won't make commitment, room for maneuver, and trade-off logic visible to everyone involved. | 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. | 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. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 30-90 min | 15-45 min | 1-2 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 1-3 | 1-4 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Prioritized Backlog, Release Scope, Tradeoff Notes | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale | Architecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment View |
Tagsno overlap | PrioritizationScopeDecision | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance | ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication |
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