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| Criterion |  UX Research Contextual Inquiry |  Domain Modeling Context Map |  Agile Example Mapping |  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 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 story carries business rules and exceptions, it brings clarity before implementation. It makes examples, open questions, and boundaries visible enough that the logic becomes jointly sound. | 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 | 30-60 min | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 4-12 Beobachtungen | 2-8 | 3-7 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Field Notes, Workflow Insights, Pain Points | Context Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary Notes | Example Map, Acceptance Criteria, Open Questions | Domain Context Map, Boundary Notes, Ownership Map |
Tagsno overlap | UX researchObservationContext | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy | Behavior-Driven DevelopmentRequirementsExamplesRefinement | Domain-Driven DesignContextBoundaries |