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| Criterion |  Domain Modeling Bounded Context Canvas |  Domain Modeling Context Map |  Facilitation Dot Estimation |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | When several contexts need to talk to each other, it makes their relationships and dependencies legible. It helps sort integration pressure and responsibilities across system boundaries. | 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 | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 1-3 h | 5-20 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 2-8 | 3-20 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Context Canvas, Glossary, Integration Notes | Context Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary Notes | Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, Discussion Targets |
Tagsno overlap | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesModeling | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy | EstimationEffortRisk |
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