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| Criterion |  Domain Modeling Context Map |  Operations Change Analysis |  Architecture SAAM (Software Architecture Analysis Method) |  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. | For a deviation after a change, the method isolates the influence of the altered condition. It narrows down which differences are relevant and which are just accompanying noise. | SAAM helps teams judge an architecture’s suitability for selected tasks and changes. It is particularly useful for examining modifiability and comparing architecture alternatives with clear reasoning. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 45-120 min | Preparation, scenario analysis, and findings review; effort depends on scope | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 2-6 | Architecture experts and stakeholders for scenarios and weighting | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Context Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary Notes | Change Matrix, Cause Hypotheses, Validation Questions, Action List | Domain functions mapped to components and connections, Quality attributes and evaluation criteria, Typical tasks and their effects on the architecture, Reasoned evaluation or comparison of alternatives | Domain Context Map, Boundary Notes, Ownership Map |
Tagsno overlap | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy | ChangeRoot causeTroubleshootingComparison | ArchitectureChangeAnalysisComparisonQuality | Domain-Driven DesignContextBoundaries |