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Criterion
A paper tomato timer connects a focus task, short breaks and a work record.
Operations
Pomodoro Technique
A paper-based illustration representing arc42 with its core stages and visible working result.
Architecture
arc42
Four paper stations connect system purpose, quality goals, risk cards and focused investigation with a target and gap profile.
Architecture
LASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews)
Paper illustration for Eat the Frog
Operations
Eat the Frog
Purposedifferent
For easily distracted solo work, the method sets clear time boundaries for concentrated work. It protects attention when large tasks would otherwise fall apart into small avoidance moves.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.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.The method protects energy and attention for the task that creates the largest progress and is often postponed.
Complexitydifferent
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Timedifferent
25 min Zyklen1-2 Tage3–4 h for initial assessment; preparation and deeper analysis additional15-90 min daily
Participantsdifferent
11-41 or a small team; particularly suitable for 3–4 people1
Formatdifferent
AsyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncAsync
Outputdifferent
Focus Sessions, Task Progress, Interruption NotesArchitecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment ViewLean 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 checksPriority Task, Completion Note, Daily Focus
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FocusTime managementProductivityExecution
ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication
ArchitectureQualityRiskAssessmentLean
PrioritizationProductivityFocusExecution
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