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| Criterion | ![]() Agile Planning Poker | ![]() Architecture C4 Model |
|---|---|---|
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. | The C4 Model makes a system legible across several resolution levels, from context down to code. It suits situations where different audiences need to understand the same architecture from different altitudes. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 2-5 min je Item | 1-4 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-9 | 1-5 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Relative Estimates, Assumption Notes, Split Candidates | Context Diagram, Container Diagram, Component Diagram |
Tagsno overlap | EstimationAgileRelative sizingTeam | ArchitectureCommunicationVisualization |
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