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| Criterion |  Architecture Views and Beyond |  Operations Time Blocking |  Architecture arc42 |  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. | With a calendar that grows on request, the method makes available time explicit again. It combines appointments, focus work, and buffer into a more realistic day structure. | arc42 structures architecture knowledge so teams can document system, decisions, and risks consistently. The template builds a living understanding of the architecture instead of scattered notes. | 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 | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 Tage | 15-30 min Planung, laufend | 1-2 Tage | 10-20 min daily |
Participantsdifferent | 1-4 | 1 | 1-4 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Architecture Views, Cross-view Notes, Rationale | Blocked Calendar, Capacity View, Focus Plan | Architecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment View | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes |
Tagsno overlap | DocumentationStakeholdersArchitecture | PlanningTime managementFocus | ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations |