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| Criterion | ![]() Knowledge Modeling Feynman Technique | ![]() Knowledge Modeling Concept Mapping | ![]() Architecture Architecture Decision Record |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 20-60 min | 1-2 h | 15-45 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | 1-8 | 1-3 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Plain-language Explanation, Knowledge Gaps, Study Notes | Concept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge Gaps | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale |
Tagsno overlap | LearningKnowledgeUnderstanding | KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance |
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