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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Decision MakingCategory: Decision Making. Describes the method's domain of use.
Clarifies options, criteria, and risks by framing the central question, recording the main claim, and marking weak spots.
Core question: Which reasons support the claim, which objections weaken it and what evidence is missing?
Mapping toolMethod form: Mapping 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.
1-3 h
1-8
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Knowledge ModelingCategory: Knowledge Modeling. Describes the method's domain of use.
Clarifies concepts, relationships, and rules by framing the issue, collecting positions, and marking decisions or open questions.
Core question: Which position answers the Issue most convincingly given the current arguments?
Mapping toolMethod form: Mapping 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.