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Criterion
Context Map workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Domain Modeling
Context Map
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Domain Modeling
Domain Context Map
Paper illustration for Teach-back.
Knowledge Modeling
Teach-back
A structured reflection surfaces what was liked, learned, lacked, and longed for. It is a conversation format and does not validate actions automatically.
Agile
4Ls Retrospective
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.Teach-back checks whether an explanation actually got through to the other person. The method makes misunderstandings visible early and strengthens shared understanding in advisory and learning situations.When a sprint should not only be assessed but also learned from, it captures experience in clear learning categories. It records what worked, what's missing, and what should run differently next time.
Complexitydifferent
MediumMediumLowLow
Timedifferent
1-3 h1-3 h5-20 min45–75 min
Participantsdifferent
2-83-102-8Team members involved
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshopWorkshop + asyncWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Context Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary NotesDomain Context Map, Boundary Notes, Ownership MapUnderstanding Check, Clarification Notes, Learning Gaps4Ls Board, Learning Themes, Improvement Actions
Tagsno overlap
Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy
Domain-Driven DesignContextBoundaries
LearningUnderstandingCommunication
RetrospectiveLearningReflectionTeam
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