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Paper illustration for Domain Context Map
Domain Modeling
Domain Context Map
A paper-based illustration representing arc42 with its core stages and visible working result.
Architecture
arc42
Context Map workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Domain Modeling
Context Map
Purposedifferent
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.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.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.
Complexitydifferent
MediumLowMedium
Timedifferent
1-3 h1-2 Tage1-3 h
Participantsdifferent
3-101-42-8
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Domain Context Map, Boundary Notes, Ownership MapArchitecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment ViewContext Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary Notes
Tagsno overlap
Domain-Driven DesignContextBoundaries
ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication
Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy
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Architecture
Architecture Communication Canvas
Paper illustration of two considered options leading to a decision record with a marked status and visible consequences.
Architecture
Architecture Decision Record
A paper-based illustration representing Bounded Context Canvas with its core stages and visible working result.
Domain Modeling
Bounded Context Canvas
A paper-based illustration representing C4 Model with its core stages and visible working result.
Architecture
C4 Model