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| Criterion | ![]() Agile Planning Poker | ![]() Architecture Architecture Decision Record |
|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When estimates within the team diverge too much, it puts differing expectations on a common test bench. It separates rough complexity from unspoken assumptions. | 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. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 2-5 min je Item | 15-45 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-9 | 1-3 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Relative Estimates, Assumption Notes, Split Candidates | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale |
Tagsno overlap | EstimationAgileRelative sizingTeam | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance |
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