This is mostly related to systems or data modeling, but what works best for me is drawing diagrams that have lines which connect all the related components. Whether it’s call stacks, data (or energy flows in the case of circuits), or data models. I usually use a pen and paper. You’ll probably make mistakes or run out of space on the first attempt but that forces me to redraw it a few times which helps with memorizati…
Lucid charts is outstanding for this sort of thing. First diagramming tool I have found that competes with white board for brainstorming / fleshing out protean ideas. It is easy to use - you rarely think about it and like can stay in the problem/solution space.
You’re right, but I usually find myself wrestling with the technology and having too many choices with the components they provide. There’s something about the simplicity of using a pen and paper that makes it stick better for me.