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| Criterion | ![]() Domain Modeling Context Map | ![]() Architecture arc42 | ![]() Facilitation Power Interest Grid |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | arc42 structures architecture knowledge so teams can document system, decisions, and risks consistently. The template builds a living understanding of the architecture instead of scattered notes. | When many stakeholders compete for attention at once, the Power Interest Grid sorts them by influence and stake. It turns individual contributions into a visible selection. The result is captured as a Power Interest Grid and a stakeholder-specific strategy. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 1-2 Tage | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 1-4 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Context Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary Notes | Architecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment View | Power Interest Grid, Strategy per Stakeholder |
Tagsno overlap | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy | ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication | StakeholdersFacilitationAlignmentPlanning |
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