Recommendation Explorer

Rule-based method selection for the next step.

The explorer evaluates methods by goal, phase, team size, time window, format, and complexity. The rules stay transparent so the selection remains understandable.

Ranking points compare relevance to your goal, not a probability of success. Time and group size are assessed separately. Unknown or overlapping ranges require your review.

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1Architecture

Architecture Communication Canvas

Turns architecture context, options, and consequences into a tangible result by clarifying the communication goal, collecting stakeholders and audiences, and deriving a communication plan.

Which architecture message reaches which target group in which format, so that decisions, acceptance, or implementation are supported?

Context fits20 rank points

Category Architecture matches the goal

Matches the goal: architecture

Suitable for your team size

Doable in your time window (60-120 min)

MediumWorkshop + async60-120 min2-8

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2Architecture

Architecture Inception Canvas

Turns architecture context, options, and consequences into a tangible result by defining the problem, collecting goals and constraints, and determining next investigations.

Which minimal architecture decision covers the goals, constraints, and stakeholder needs without prematurely closing options?

Context fits20 rank points

Category Architecture matches the goal

Matches the goal: architecture

Suitable for your team size

Doable in your time window (1-2 h)

LowWorkshop1-2 h3-8

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3Architecture

Software Architecture Canvas

Turns architecture context, options, and outcomes into a tangible result by naming the system and goals, gathering stakeholders and constraints, and documenting decisions and questions.

Which components, interfaces, decisions and cross-cutting concerns together form a consistent architecture that satisfies the quality attribute scenarios?

Context fits20 rank points

Category Architecture matches the goal

Matches the goal: architecture

Suitable for your team size

Doable in your time window (1-2 h)

LowWorkshop1-2 h3-10

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