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Criterion
Paper illustration for Affinity Estimation.
Agile
Affinity Estimation
A paper-based illustration representing Bounded Context Canvas with its core stages and visible working result.
Domain Modeling
Bounded Context Canvas
Paper illustration for Dot Estimation.
Facilitation
Dot Estimation
Purposedifferent
When many tasks need to be classified quickly, it sorts them by perceived effort and similarity. It reduces the effort of fine-grained estimation for large volumes.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 size or effort can only be estimated roughly, Dot Estimation condenses the group's experience into a quick range. It turns individual contributions into a visible selection. The result is captured as an Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, and Discussion Targets.
Complexitydifferent
MediumMediumLow
Timedifferent
30-90 min1-3 h5-20 min
Participantsdifferent
3-123-83-20
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshop + asyncWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Affinity Size Map, Grouped Estimates, Unclear ItemsContext Canvas, Glossary, Integration NotesEffort Heatmap, Risk Signals, Discussion Targets
Tagsno overlap
EstimationBacklogRelative sizing
Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesModeling
EstimationEffortRisk
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Context Map workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Domain Modeling
Context Map
Paper illustration for Domain Context Map
Domain Modeling
Domain Context Map