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| Criterion | ![]() Domain Modeling Context Map | ![]() Knowledge Modeling Event Modeling | ![]() Architecture arc42 |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | Event Modeling connects business workflows with commands, events, and views into one coherent mental model. It helps design behavior, UI, and technical slices from the same underlying logic. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 2-6 h | 1-2 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 2-8 | 1-4 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Context Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary Notes | Event Model, UI Flow, Commands, Read Models | Architecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment View |
Tagsno overlap | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy | EventsBlueprintDomain-Driven DesignBehavior | ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication |
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