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| Criterion |  Domain Modeling Bounded Context Canvas |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |  Knowledge Modeling Event Modeling |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | 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. | Event Modeling connects business workflows with commands, events, and views into one coherent mental model. It helps design behavior, UI, and technical slices from the same underlying logic. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 15-45 min | 2-6 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 1-3 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Context Canvas, Glossary, Integration Notes | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale | Event Model, UI Flow, Commands, Read Models |
Tagsno overlap | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesModeling | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance | EventsBlueprintDomain-Driven DesignBehavior |
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