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Selected:Knowledge MappingSAAM (Software Architecture Analysis Method)Concept MappingFailure Mode and Effects Analysis
| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling Knowledge Mapping |  Architecture SAAM (Software Architecture Analysis Method) |  Knowledge Modeling Concept Mapping |  Operations Failure Mode and Effects Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | SAAM helps teams judge an architecture’s suitability for selected tasks and changes. It is particularly useful for examining modifiability and comparing architecture alternatives with clear reasoning. | 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. | For a process, product, or service with noticeable failure risks, the method assesses possible failure modes in advance. It directs attention to combinations of occurrence, effect, and detectability. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | Preparation, scenario analysis, and findings review; effort depends on scope | 1-2 h | 2-6 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | Architecture experts and stakeholders for scenarios and weighting | 1-8 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Knowledge Map, Critical Knowledge Areas, Transfer Plan | Domain functions mapped to components and connections, Quality attributes and evaluation criteria, Typical tasks and their effects on the architecture, Reasoned evaluation or comparison of alternatives | Concept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge Gaps | FMEA Table, Risk Priority, Mitigation Actions |
Tagsno overlap | KnowledgeMappingRisk | ArchitectureChangeAnalysisComparisonQuality | KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking | RiskQualityOperationsRoot cause |