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Selected:Shape-First ModelingLASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews)Architecture Inception Canvas
| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling Shape-First Modeling |  Architecture LASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews) |  Architecture Architecture Inception Canvas |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | Shape-First Modeling defines data quality through shapes before implementation or integration frays at the edges. The approach fits when validation and data contracts should be part of the design from the start. | 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. | The Architecture Inception Canvas bundles the first architecture questions into a compact decision picture. It fits when an initiative is still in motion but still needs clear guardrails. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | Halber Tag pro Domain Slice | 3–4 h for initial assessment; preparation and deeper analysis additional | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1-4 | 1 or a small team; particularly suitable for 3–4 people | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | SHACL or ShEx Shapes, Validation Reports, Data Contracts, Shape Documentation | 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 | Inception Canvas, Risks, Goal List, Open Questions |
Tagsno overlap | Knowledge graphValidationSemantic | ArchitectureQualityRiskAssessmentLean | AlignmentArchitectureCanvas |
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