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| Criterion |  Architecture Architecture Inception Canvas |  Domain Modeling Bounded Context Canvas |  Domain Modeling Domain Context Map |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | The Architecture Inception Canvas bundles the first architecture questions into a compact decision picture. It fits when an initiative is still in motion but still needs clear guardrails. | 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 | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 1-3 h | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 3-8 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Inception Canvas, Risks, Goal List, Open Questions | Context Canvas, Glossary, Integration Notes | Domain Context Map, Boundary Notes, Ownership Map |
Tagsno overlap | AlignmentArchitectureCanvas | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesModeling | Domain-Driven DesignContextBoundaries |
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