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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling PARA Method |  Architecture C4 Model |  Knowledge Modeling Feynman Technique |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | The C4 Model makes a system legible across several resolution levels, from context down to code. It suits situations where different audiences need to understand the same architecture from different altitudes. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h Setup, laufend | 1-4 h | 20-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | 1-5 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | PARA Structure, Project Notes, Knowledge Archive | Context Diagram, Container Diagram, Component Diagram | Plain-language Explanation, Knowledge Gaps, Study Notes |
Tagsno overlap | KnowledgeProductivityOrganization | ArchitectureCommunicationVisualization | LearningKnowledgeUnderstanding |
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