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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling Feynman Technique |  Knowledge Modeling PARA Method |  Architecture LASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews) |  Knowledge Modeling Knowledge Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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. | Knowledge Mapping makes knowledge, gaps, and transfer paths visible across a field. It fits when expertise should not just exist but also be findable and transferable. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 20-60 min | 1-3 h Setup, laufend | 3–4 h for initial assessment; preparation and deeper analysis additional | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | 1 | 1 or a small team; particularly suitable for 3–4 people | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Plain-language Explanation, Knowledge Gaps, Study Notes | PARA Structure, Project Notes, Knowledge Archive | 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 | Knowledge Map, Critical Knowledge Areas, Transfer Plan |
Tagsno overlap | LearningKnowledgeUnderstanding | KnowledgeProductivityOrganization | ArchitectureQualityRiskAssessmentLean | KnowledgeMappingRisk |