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| Criterion |  Architecture Views and Beyond |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |  Operations ALPEN Method |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | Views and Beyond organizes architecture into several views so no single diagram has to do everything at once. This makes it possible to choose the representation that fits the stakeholder's question. | An ADR permanently records an architecture decision with context, trade-offs, and consequence. It creates continuity for later changes because the decision path stays traceable. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 Tage | 15-45 min | 10-20 min daily |
Participantsdifferent | 1-4 | 1-3 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Architecture Views, Cross-view Notes, Rationale | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes |
Tagsno overlap | DocumentationStakeholdersArchitecture | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations |
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