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| Criterion |  Architecture Views and Beyond |  Knowledge Modeling Knowledge Mapping |  Architecture C4 Model |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | Knowledge Mapping makes knowledge, gaps, and transfer paths visible across a field. It fits when expertise should not just exist but also be findable and transferable. | The C4 Model makes a system legible across several resolution levels, from context down to code. It suits situations where different audiences need to understand the same architecture from different altitudes. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 Tage | 1-3 h | 1-4 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1-4 | 3-12 | 1-5 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Architecture Views, Cross-view Notes, Rationale | Knowledge Map, Critical Knowledge Areas, Transfer Plan | Context Diagram, Container Diagram, Component Diagram |
Tagsno overlap | DocumentationStakeholdersArchitecture | KnowledgeMappingRisk | ArchitectureCommunicationVisualization |
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