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Selected:Specification by ExampleSoftware Architecture CanvasExample MappingArchitecture Inception Canvas
| Criterion |  Agile Specification by Example |  Architecture Software Architecture Canvas |  Agile Example Mapping |  Architecture Architecture Inception 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. | 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. | 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 | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 60-90 min pro Feature | 1-2 h | 30-60 min | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-6 | 3-10 | 3-7 | 3-8 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Example Table, Acceptance Tests | Architecture Canvas, Goals, Constraints, Quality Attributes | Example Map, Acceptance Criteria, Open Questions | Inception Canvas, Risks, Goal List, Open Questions |
Tagsno overlap | AgileRequirementsExamplesBehavior-Driven Development | CanvasArchitectureAlignmentWorkshop | Behavior-Driven DevelopmentRequirementsExamplesRefinement | AlignmentArchitectureCanvas |