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| Criterion |  Architecture Software Architecture Canvas |  Systems Thinking Causal Loop Diagram |
|---|---|---|
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. | A Causal Loop Diagram makes feedback, reinforcement, and balance in a system legible. It uncovers side effects and self-reinforcement that stay hidden in linear explanations. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 2-8 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Architecture Canvas, Goals, Constraints, Quality Attributes | Causal Loop Diagram, Feedback Notes, Leverage Points |
Tagsno overlap | CanvasArchitectureAlignmentWorkshop | FeedbackSystems thinkingCausalityDynamics |
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