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Paper illustration of NeOn Methodology with its method-specific working model.
Knowledge Modeling
NeOn Methodology
Paper illustration of Ontology Design Patterns with its method-specific working model.
Knowledge Modeling
Ontology Design Patterns
A paper-based illustration representing arc42 with its core stages and visible working result.
Architecture
arc42
Purposedifferent
The NeOn Methodology structures ontology work as a controlled process with reuse, scenarios, and reviews. It is useful when ontologies should not emerge ad hoc but modularly and reusably.Ontology Design Patterns provide reusable building blocks for recurring modeling problems. The method brings structure to the search for clean concepts, relationships, and roles.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.
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Mehrere Wochen bis Monate1-3 h pro Pattern1-2 Tage
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2-101-61-4
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Workshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Ontology Requirements Specification, Reuse Plan, Ontology Modules, Evaluation ReportSelected Patterns, Adapted Schema Fragments, Pattern DocumentationArchitecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment View
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OntologyMethodologyReuseSemanticEngineering
OntologyPatternsReuseSemanticModeling
ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication
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Paper illustration of Linked Open Terms with its method-specific working model.
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Linked Open Terms
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Architecture
Architecture Communication Canvas
Paper illustration of two considered options leading to a decision record with a marked status and visible consequences.
Architecture
Architecture Decision Record
Design sheets and interface cards connect to jointly written pseudocode with highlighted unresolved questions.
Architecture
ARID (Active Reviews for Intermediate Designs)