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| Criterion |  Domain Modeling Bounded Context Canvas |  Operations After-Action Review |  Domain Modeling Domain Context Map |  Operations Process Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | After missions or project phases with unclear outcomes, the method makes visible what actually happened and what can be learned from it. It separates course, effect, and causes so experience turns into solid improvement. | 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. | With a confusing workflow that has many handoffs, the method makes the actual process visible. It shows where work is passed on, delayed, or duplicated, so improvement targets the right spots. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 20-45 min | 1-3 h | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 3-12 | 3-10 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Context Canvas, Glossary, Integration Notes | Lessons learned, Action items, Event summary | Domain Context Map, Boundary Notes, Ownership Map | Process Map, Handoff List, Improvement Backlog |
Tagsno overlap | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesModeling | LearningOperationsImprovement | Domain-Driven DesignContextBoundaries | ProcessOperationsImprovement |