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Selected:SAAM (Software Architecture Analysis Method)Getting Things DoneLASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews)Weekly Review
| Criterion |  Architecture SAAM (Software Architecture Analysis Method) |  Operations Getting Things Done |  Architecture LASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews) |  Operations Weekly Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | SAAM helps teams judge an architecture’s suitability for selected tasks and changes. It is particularly useful for examining modifiability and comparing architecture alternatives with clear reasoning. | With many open commitments and ideas in daily life, a reliable external storage system emerges. The method relieves the mind so priority and context don't have to compete in memory. | 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. | In a week with many open loops, the method creates distance from operational noise. It organizes commitments, calendar, and projects so the next week becomes workable. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | Preparation, scenario analysis, and findings review; effort depends on scope | 1-2 h Setup, laufend | 3–4 h for initial assessment; preparation and deeper analysis additional | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | Architecture experts and stakeholders for scenarios and weighting | 1 | 1 or a small team; particularly suitable for 3–4 people | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Domain functions mapped to components and connections, Quality attributes and evaluation criteria, Typical tasks and their effects on the architecture, Reasoned evaluation or comparison of alternatives | Action Lists, Project List, Review Routine | 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 | Updated Task System, Weekly Focus, Next Actions |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureChangeAnalysisComparisonQuality | ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution | ArchitectureQualityRiskAssessmentLean | ProductivityExecutionPlanning |