View methods side by side.
Choose up to four methods. Add them using the search and share the comparison by copying its link.
| Criterion |  UX Research Contextual Inquiry |  Domain Modeling Bounded Context Canvas |  Architecture C4 Model |  Domain Modeling Domain Context Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When work processes are known only from accounts and the real context stays hidden, Contextual Inquiry makes behavior at the workplace visible. Observation and follow-up questions together show how people actually work, get interrupted, and improvise. | When a business context is still loosely outlined, it shapes language, responsibility, and integration space. It clarifies what belongs together and where a boundary needs to hold. | The C4 Model makes a system legible across several resolution levels, from context down to code. It suits situations where different audiences need to understand the same architecture from different altitudes. | 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 | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 Wochen | 1-3 h | 1-4 h | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 4-12 Beobachtungen | 3-8 | 1-5 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Field Notes, Workflow Insights, Pain Points | Context Canvas, Glossary, Integration Notes | Context Diagram, Container Diagram, Component Diagram | Domain Context Map, Boundary Notes, Ownership Map |
Tagsno overlap | UX researchObservationContext | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesModeling | ArchitectureCommunicationVisualization | Domain-Driven DesignContextBoundaries |