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| Criterion |  Engineering Golden Path |  Knowledge Modeling Feynman Technique |  Architecture arc42 |  Knowledge Modeling Teach-back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When teams need a reliable default path for frequent use, sprawl quickly emerges without any guiding logic. Golden Path bundles the preferred path so good practice becomes easy and deviation becomes deliberate. | 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. | 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 | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 Tage Setup, laufend | 20-60 min | 1-2 Tage | 5-20 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 1 | 1-4 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Golden Path Guide, Templates, Quality Checks | Plain-language Explanation, Knowledge Gaps, Study Notes | Architecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment View | Understanding Check, Clarification Notes, Learning Gaps |
Tagsno overlap | EngineeringProductivityGovernance | LearningKnowledgeUnderstanding | ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication | LearningUnderstandingCommunication |