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| Criterion |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |  Domain Modeling Bounded Context Canvas |  Product Strategy Impact Mapping |  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. | 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 goal needs to be connected to several possible paths, it shows chains of impact instead of feature lists. It connects business goal, behavior change, and measures. | 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 | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 15-45 min | 1-3 h | 45-90 min | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1-3 | 3-8 | 3-8 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale | Context Canvas, Glossary, Integration Notes | Impact Map, Outcome Hypotheses, Delivery Options | Domain Context Map, Boundary Notes, Ownership Map |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesModeling | OutcomesStrategyBehaviorPlanning | Domain-Driven DesignContextBoundaries |