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| Criterion |  Agile Specification by Example |  Operations ALPEN Method |  Operations Eat the Frog |  Agile Example Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When business rules need to become precise, it ties language, example, and test together. It sorts work by value, risk, and delivery ability. The result is captured as an Example Table and Acceptance Tests. | With an overloaded day full of too many tasks, a realistic picture of the day emerges. The method connects estimating, deciding, and buffer thinking so planning fits available energy and time. | The method protects energy and attention for the task that creates the largest progress and is often postponed. | When a story carries business rules and exceptions, it brings clarity before implementation. It makes examples, open questions, and boundaries visible enough that the logic becomes jointly sound. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 60-90 min pro Feature | 10-20 min daily | 15-90 min daily | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-6 | 1 | 1 | 3-7 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Async | Async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Example Table, Acceptance Tests | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes | Priority Task, Completion Note, Daily Focus | Example Map, Acceptance Criteria, Open Questions |
Tagsno overlap | AgileRequirementsExamplesBehavior-Driven Development | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations | PrioritizationProductivityFocusExecution | Behavior-Driven DevelopmentRequirementsExamplesRefinement |