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| Criterion |  Architecture Software Architecture Canvas |  Architecture arc42 |  Operations Runbook |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | The Software Architecture Canvas reduces a system to the most important architecture decisions, constraints, and interfaces. It is useful when teams need a resilient overall picture quickly. | arc42 structures architecture knowledge so teams can document system, decisions, and risks consistently. The template builds a living understanding of the architecture instead of scattered notes. | 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. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 1-2 Tage | 20-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 1-4 | 1-4 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Architecture Canvas, Goals, Constraints, Quality Attributes | Architecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment View | Runbook, Checklist, Escalation Path |
Tagsno overlap | CanvasArchitectureAlignmentWorkshop | ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication | OperationsReliabilityDocumentation |
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