Turns architecture context, options, and consequences into a tangible result by naming the decision, describing context, and capturing consequences.
Core question: Which architecture decision needs to be recorded, and what context, options, decision, and consequences must a future reader understand?
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
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ArchitectureCategory: Architecture. Describes the method's domain of use.
Turns architecture context, options, and consequences into a tangible result by capturing goals and stakeholders, scoping context, and linking risks and decisions.
Core question: Which architecture decisions, structures, and quality attributes does the reader need in order to understand, operate, and evolve the system?
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
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OperationsCategory: Operations. Describes the method's domain of use.
Turns workflows, data, causes, and improvements into a tangible result by defining a scenario, writing steps, and testing and updating.
Core question: Which steps does a trained person execute in which order to handle the trigger safely without having to improvise?
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
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ArchitectureCategory: Architecture. Describes the method's domain of use.
Turns architecture context, options, and outcomes into a tangible result by identifying stakeholders, selecting views, and validating completeness.
Core question: Which views address which stakeholders with which quality concern, and which cross-view information binds them into a consistent picture?
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.