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| Criterion |  Operations ABC Analysis |  Domain Modeling Bounded Context Canvas |  Decision Making Decision Matrix |  Domain Modeling Context Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | With many similar objects of differing economic significance, the method prioritizes effort by effect. It separates what needs regular steering from what rarely needs attention. | When a business context is still loosely outlined, it shapes language, responsibility, and integration space. It clarifies what belongs together and where a boundary needs to hold. | When several options collide with several criteria, comparison quickly becomes subjective. A Decision Matrix makes the trade-off visible and brings weighting, criteria, and options into a shared logic. | When several contexts need to talk to each other, it makes their relationships and dependencies legible. It helps sort integration pressure and responsibilities across system boundaries. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | 1-3 h | 45-90 min | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1-5 | 3-8 | 2-8 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List | Context Canvas, Glossary, Integration Notes | Decision Matrix, Scoring Rationale, Selected Option | Context Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary Notes |
Tagsno overlap | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesModeling | DecisionCriteriaScoringTradeoffs | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy |