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Selected:LASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews)Concept MappingAssumption MappingKnowledge Mapping
| Criterion |  Architecture LASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews) |  Knowledge Modeling Concept Mapping |  Product Discovery Assumption Mapping |  Knowledge Modeling Knowledge Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | 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. | When assumptions still sit unordered in the room, it weighs uncertainty against leverage. It makes visible which hypotheses should be checked first. | 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. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 3–4 h for initial assessment; preparation and deeper analysis additional | 1-2 h | 45-60 min | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1 or a small team; particularly suitable for 3–4 people | 1-8 | 2-8 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | 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 | Concept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge Gaps | Assumption map, Test backlog, Risk ranking | Knowledge Map, Critical Knowledge Areas, Transfer Plan |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureQualityRiskAssessmentLean | KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking | AssumptionsRiskExperimentsValidation | KnowledgeMappingRisk |