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| Criterion |  Architecture Views and Beyond |  Operations Runbook |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |  DevOps Incident Command |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | For recurring operational tasks or incidents, the method keeps solid action logic ready. It reduces uncertainty when time pressure, role changes, or rare situations demand fast access. | 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. | During an acute incident with several people involved, the method creates a clear leadership and communication structure. It reduces chaos when fast coordination and clean situational awareness are both needed at once. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 Tage | 20-60 min | 15-45 min | As needed |
Participantsdifferent | 1-4 | 1-4 | 1-3 | 4-15 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Architecture Views, Cross-view Notes, Rationale | Runbook, Checklist, Escalation Path | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale | Incident Log, Action Tracker, Stakeholder Updates |
Tagsno overlap | DocumentationStakeholdersArchitecture | OperationsReliabilityDocumentation | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance | IncidentOperationsReliability |