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Architecture
SAAM (Software Architecture Analysis Method)
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Decision Making
Eisenhower Matrix
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Operations
Pomodoro Technique
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.It separates true priorities from noise so it becomes clear what should be done now, scheduled, delegated, or dropped.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.
Complexitydifferent
HighLowLow
Timedifferent
Preparation, scenario analysis, and findings review; effort depends on scope15-30 min25 min Zyklen
Participantsdifferent
Architecture experts and stakeholders for scenarios and weighting1-61
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncAsync
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 alternativesEisenhower Matrix, Action List, Delegation NotesFocus Sessions, Task Progress, Interruption Notes
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ArchitectureChangeAnalysisComparisonQuality
PrioritizationFocusTasks
FocusTime managementProductivityExecution
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