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Selected:SAAM (Software Architecture Analysis Method)Standard Work AnalysisLASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews)Gemba Walk
| Criterion |  Architecture SAAM (Software Architecture Analysis Method) |  Operations Standard Work Analysis |  Architecture LASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews) |  Operations Gemba Walk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | When the same task is done differently depending on the person, the method exposes the reliable core. It creates comparability without unnecessarily choking off needed latitude. | 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. | When there is uncertainty about the real course of a process, the method brings observation to the place where work happens. It combines perception, follow-up questions, and process knowledge so decisions rest on actual workflows instead of assumptions. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | Preparation, scenario analysis, and findings review; effort depends on scope | 1-3 h | 3–4 h for initial assessment; preparation and deeper analysis additional | 30-120 min |
Participantsdifferent | Architecture experts and stakeholders for scenarios and weighting | 2-6 | 1 or a small team; particularly suitable for 3–4 people | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
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 | Standard Work Sheet, Deviation List, Improved Standard, Training Needs | 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 | Observation Notes, Improvement Ideas |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureChangeAnalysisComparisonQuality | LeanProcessQuality | ArchitectureQualityRiskAssessmentLean | LeanObservationProcessOperations |