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| Criterion |  Domain Modeling Context Map |  Systems Thinking Wardley Mapping |  Domain Modeling Domain Context Map |  Systems Thinking Causal Loop Diagram |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | Wardley Mapping makes visible where an offering stands today and where it can evolve. The method connects user need, value chain, and evolution stages into a strategic basis for platform, build, or buy decisions. | 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. | A Causal Loop Diagram makes feedback, reinforcement, and balance in a system legible. It uncovers side effects and self-reinforcement that stay hidden in linear explanations. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timesame | 1-3 h | 1-3 h | 1-3 h | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 2-10 | 3-10 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Context Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary Notes | Wardley Map, Strategic Options, Evolution Notes | Domain Context Map, Boundary Notes, Ownership Map | Causal Loop Diagram, Feedback Notes, Leverage Points |
Tagsno overlap | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy | StrategySystems thinkingDynamics | Domain-Driven DesignContextBoundaries | FeedbackSystems thinkingCausalityDynamics |