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| Criterion |  Domain Modeling Context Map |  Domain Modeling Domain Context Map |  Business Strategy Porter Five Forces |
|---|---|---|---|
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 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. | Porter Five Forces analyzes the forces that shape competitive pressure and profitability in a market. The view of market structure goes beyond individual competitors and reveals systemic pressure points. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timesame | 1-3 h | 1-3 h | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 3-10 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Context Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary Notes | Domain Context Map, Boundary Notes, Ownership Map | Five Forces Analysis, Competitive Risks, Strategic Options |
Tagsno overlap | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy | Domain-Driven DesignContextBoundaries | StrategyCompetitionMarket |
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