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| Criterion |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |  Operations ALPEN Method |  Domain Modeling Bounded Context Canvas |  Domain Modeling Domain Context Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | An ADR permanently records an architecture decision with context, trade-offs, and consequence. It creates continuity for later changes because the decision path stays traceable. | With an overloaded day full of too many tasks, a realistic picture of the day emerges. The method connects estimating, deciding, and buffer thinking so planning fits available energy and time. | 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 a domain model and its associated contexts need to be thought through together, it creates a shared overview. It connects the business view and organizational boundary into a readable whole. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 15-45 min | 10-20 min daily | 1-3 h | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1-3 | 1 | 3-8 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes | Context Canvas, Glossary, Integration Notes | Domain Context Map, Boundary Notes, Ownership Map |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesModeling | Domain-Driven DesignContextBoundaries |