View methods side by side.
Choose up to four methods. Add them using the search and share the comparison by copying its link.
| Criterion |  Facilitation Barcamp |  Agile Example Mapping |  Agile Specification by Example |  Facilitation Open Space Technology |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When many people can contribute knowledge and the flow should stay open, Barcamp provides a framework for self-organized sessions. The format channels energy without defining the content too narrowly in advance. | When a story carries business rules and exceptions, it brings clarity before implementation. It makes examples, open questions, and boundaries visible enough that the logic becomes jointly sound. | When business rules need to become precise, it ties language, example, and test together. It sorts work by value, risk, and delivery ability. The result is captured as an Example Table and Acceptance Tests. | When a complex topic does not yet have a fitting agenda, Open Space Technology hands topic ownership back to the participants. The format suits questions that only move forward when real interest determines the order. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage | 30-60 min | 60-90 min pro Feature | 0.5-2 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 15-200 | 3-7 | 3-6 | 20-500+ |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings | Example Map, Acceptance Criteria, Open Questions | Example Table, Acceptance Tests | Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action Topics |
Tagsno overlap | FacilitationLarge groupLearning | Behavior-Driven DevelopmentRequirementsExamplesRefinement | AgileRequirementsExamplesBehavior-Driven Development | FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy |