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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling Feynman Technique |  Architecture arc42 |  Architecture LASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews) |  Knowledge Modeling Teach-back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | The Feynman Technique checks understanding by explaining a topic so that it stays easy for others to understand. It makes knowledge gaps visible before they become costly in everyday work. | arc42 structures architecture knowledge so teams can document system, decisions, and risks consistently. The template builds a living understanding of the architecture instead of scattered notes. | LASR helps development teams identify where their software falls short of important quality goals and which improvements to consider. A small group with existing system knowledge can make an initial assessment and investigate open questions in more detail. | Teach-back checks whether an explanation actually got through to the other person. The method makes misunderstandings visible early and strengthens shared understanding in advisory and learning situations. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 20-60 min | 1-2 Tage | 3–4 h for initial assessment; preparation and deeper analysis additional | 5-20 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | 1-4 | 1 or a small team; particularly suitable for 3–4 people | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Plain-language Explanation, Knowledge Gaps, Study Notes | Architecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment View | Lean Mission Statement describing the software’s purpose, Prioritized quality goals and evaluation criteria, Risks and estimated gaps against quality goals, More closely examined findings and open checks | Understanding Check, Clarification Notes, Learning Gaps |
Tagsno overlap | LearningKnowledgeUnderstanding | ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication | ArchitectureQualityRiskAssessmentLean | LearningUnderstandingCommunication |