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| Criterion |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |  Domain Modeling Domain Context Map |  Engineering Golden Path |  Domain Modeling Bounded Context Canvas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 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. | When teams need a reliable default path for frequent use, sprawl quickly emerges without any guiding logic. Golden Path bundles the preferred path so good practice becomes easy and deviation becomes deliberate. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 15-45 min | 1-3 h | 1-3 Tage Setup, laufend | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1-3 | 3-10 | 2-8 | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale | Domain Context Map, Boundary Notes, Ownership Map | Golden Path Guide, Templates, Quality Checks | Context Canvas, Glossary, Integration Notes |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance | Domain-Driven DesignContextBoundaries | EngineeringProductivityGovernance | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesModeling |