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| Criterion |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |  Knowledge Modeling PARA Method |  Knowledge Modeling Concept Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | An ADR permanently records an architecture decision with context, trade-offs, and consequence. It creates continuity for later changes because the decision path stays traceable. | The PARA Method organizes knowledge into Projects, Areas, Resources, and Archives. It creates order when digital notes, files, and tasks no longer cleanly fit current work. | Concept Mapping arranges terms and relationships in a network that makes subject-matter connections tangible. It fits when a topic needs to be understood structurally rather than linearly. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 15-45 min | 1-3 h Setup, laufend | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1-3 | 1 | 1-8 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale | PARA Structure, Project Notes, Knowledge Archive | Concept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge Gaps |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance | KnowledgeProductivityOrganization | KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking |
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