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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling Feynman Technique |  Knowledge Modeling PARA Method |  Architecture Architecture Inception Canvas |  Architecture Software Architecture Canvas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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. | The Architecture Inception Canvas bundles the first architecture questions into a compact decision picture. It fits when an initiative is still in motion but still needs clear guardrails. | The Software Architecture Canvas reduces a system to the most important architecture decisions, constraints, and interfaces. It is useful when teams need a resilient overall picture quickly. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 20-60 min | 1-3 h Setup, laufend | 1-2 h | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | 1 | 3-8 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Plain-language Explanation, Knowledge Gaps, Study Notes | PARA Structure, Project Notes, Knowledge Archive | Inception Canvas, Risks, Goal List, Open Questions | Architecture Canvas, Goals, Constraints, Quality Attributes |
Tagsno overlap | LearningKnowledgeUnderstanding | KnowledgeProductivityOrganization | AlignmentArchitectureCanvas | CanvasArchitectureAlignmentWorkshop |