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| Criterion | ![]() Agile Specification by Example | ![]() Architecture Software Architecture Canvas |
|---|---|---|
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. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 60-90 min pro Feature | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-6 | 3-10 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Example Table, Acceptance Tests | Architecture Canvas, Goals, Constraints, Quality Attributes |
Tagsno overlap | AgileRequirementsExamplesBehavior-Driven Development | CanvasArchitectureAlignmentWorkshop |
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