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Context Map workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Domain Modeling
Context Map
Paper illustration for Bucket System.
Agile
Bucket System
Paper illustration for Domain Context Map
Domain Modeling
Domain Context Map
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.When a large batch of work needs a fast, rough estimate, it sorts items into predefined size buckets. It sorts work by value, risk, and delivery ability. The result is captured as a Bucketed Backlog, Relative Estimates, and Split Candidates.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.
Complexitysame
MediumMediumMedium
Timedifferent
1-3 h30-90 min1-3 h
Participantsdifferent
2-83-123-10
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Context Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary NotesBucketed Backlog, Relative Estimates, Split CandidatesDomain Context Map, Boundary Notes, Ownership Map
Tagsno overlap
Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy
EstimationBacklogRelative sizing
Domain-Driven DesignContextBoundaries
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Paper illustration for Affinity Estimation.
Agile
Affinity Estimation
A paper-based illustration representing Bounded Context Canvas with its core stages and visible working result.
Domain Modeling
Bounded Context Canvas
Paper illustration for Alignment Mapping.
Facilitation
Alignment Mapping