Documents an architecture decision with context, alternatives, and consequences so later reviews remain traceable.
Core question: Which architecture decision are we making in this context, why choose it and which consequences does it carry?
Decision methodMethod form: Decision method. Describes how this method is used in practice.LowComplexity: low. Estimates preparation, facilitation effort, and method confidence needed.AsyncFormat: async. Shows whether the method works in a workshop, asynchronously, or both.
15-45 min
1-3
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ArchitectureCategory: Architecture. Describes the method's domain of use.
Structures architecture knowledge across goals, context, runtime, and deployment into living system documentation.
Core question: What system context, constraints, and decisions must the architecture communicate?
Planning toolMethod form: Planning tool. Describes how this method is used in practice.LowComplexity: low. Estimates preparation, facilitation effort, and method confidence needed.Workshop + asyncFormat: workshop or async. Shows whether the method works in a workshop, asynchronously, or both.
1-2 Tage
1-4
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OperationsCategory: Operations. Describes the method's domain of use.
Describes a recurring scenario with steps, checks, and escalation so execution stays stable under pressure.
Core question: Can an authorized responder under pressure safely tell when and how to use this procedure?
Operating practiceMethod form: Operating practice. Describes how this method is used in practice.LowComplexity: low. Estimates preparation, facilitation effort, and method confidence needed.AsyncFormat: async. Shows whether the method works in a workshop, asynchronously, or both.
20-60 min
1-4
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ArchitectureCategory: Architecture. Describes the method's domain of use.
Connects several views of large systems and keeps cross-view information for the overall picture.
Core question: Which views serve these stakeholders, and what must be documented beyond each view?
Planning toolMethod form: Planning tool. Describes how this method is used in practice.MediumComplexity: medium. Estimates preparation, facilitation effort, and method confidence needed.Workshop + asyncFormat: workshop or async. Shows whether the method works in a workshop, asynchronously, or both.