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| Criterion |  Decision Making Constraint Analysis |  Domain Modeling Context Map |  Decision Making Decision Matrix |  Domain Modeling Bounded Context Canvas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When an initiative stalls, the limit often lies not in the idea but in hard or soft boundary conditions. Constraint Analysis separates these limits and shows which of them can actually be shaped. | 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 several options collide with several criteria, comparison quickly becomes subjective. A Decision Matrix makes the trade-off visible and brings weighting, criteria, and options into a shared logic. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 30-90 min | 1-3 h | 45-90 min | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 2-8 | 2-8 | 3-8 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Constraint List, Hard/Soft Classification, Option Impact Notes, Decision Boundaries | Context Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary Notes | Decision Matrix, Scoring Rationale, Selected Option | Context Canvas, Glossary, Integration Notes |
Tagsno overlap | ConstraintsDecisionPlanningOptions | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy | DecisionCriteriaScoringTradeoffs | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesModeling |