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| Criterion |  Operations Runbook |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |  Engineering Golden Path |  DevOps Incident Command |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For recurring operational tasks or incidents, the method keeps solid action logic ready. It reduces uncertainty when time pressure, role changes, or rare situations demand fast access. | 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 teams need a reliable default path for frequent use, sprawl quickly emerges without any guiding logic. Golden Path bundles the preferred path so good practice becomes easy and deviation becomes deliberate. | During an acute incident with several people involved, the method creates a clear leadership and communication structure. It reduces chaos when fast coordination and clean situational awareness are both needed at once. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 20-60 min | 15-45 min | 1-3 Tage Setup, laufend | As needed |
Participantsdifferent | 1-4 | 1-3 | 2-8 | 4-15 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Runbook, Checklist, Escalation Path | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale | Golden Path Guide, Templates, Quality Checks | Incident Log, Action Tracker, Stakeholder Updates |
Tagsno overlap | OperationsReliabilityDocumentation | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance | EngineeringProductivityGovernance | IncidentOperationsReliability |