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| Criterion | ![]() Architecture SAAM (Software Architecture Analysis Method) | ![]() Facilitation Barcamp | ![]() Knowledge Modeling Peer Instruction |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | When many people can contribute knowledge and the flow should stay open, Barcamp provides a framework for self-organized sessions. The format channels energy without defining the content too narrowly in advance. | Peer Instruction uses group thinking to clarify difficult terms or concepts faster. The method combines individual reflection with social correction and shared precision. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | Preparation, scenario analysis, and findings review; effort depends on scope | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage | 10-20 min je Frage |
Participantsdifferent | Architecture experts and stakeholders for scenarios and weighting | 15-200 | 6-50 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | 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 | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings | Concept Questions, Vote Results, Learning Notes |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureChangeAnalysisComparisonQuality | FacilitationLarge groupLearning | LearningDialogueFacilitation |
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