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Criterion
Paper illustration with architecture components and concrete change tasks for comparison.
Architecture
SAAM (Software Architecture Analysis Method)
Paper illustration for Ivy Lee Method
Operations
Ivy Lee Method
Paper illustration for Pareto Analysis
Decision Making
Pareto Analysis
A paper tomato timer connects a focus task, short breaks and a work record.
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.With a restless workday full of too many open items, the method creates radical simplicity. It directs attention to a short sequence instead of a broad, still-open field.In many problem situations, effect is distributed unequally across many causes. A Pareto Analysis separates the few drivers with high leverage from the long remainder and focuses attention on what measurably moves the needle.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
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Timedifferent
Preparation, scenario analysis, and findings review; effort depends on scope5-10 min daily30-60 min25 min Zyklen
Participantsdifferent
Architecture experts and stakeholders for scenarios and weighting11-61
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncAsyncWorkshop + 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 alternativesDaily Priority List, Completion NotesPareto Chart, Top Causes, Focus ListFocus Sessions, Task Progress, Interruption Notes
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ArchitectureChangeAnalysisComparisonQuality
PrioritizationProductivityExecution
PrioritizationQualityFocusRoot cause
FocusTime managementProductivityExecution
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