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| Criterion |  Domain Modeling Domain Context Map |  Architecture arc42 |  Architecture Views and Beyond |  Domain Modeling Bounded Context Canvas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | Views and Beyond organizes architecture into several views so no single diagram has to do everything at once. This makes it possible to choose the representation that fits the stakeholder's question. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 1-2 Tage | 1-3 Tage | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 1-4 | 1-4 | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Domain Context Map, Boundary Notes, Ownership Map | Architecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment View | Architecture Views, Cross-view Notes, Rationale | Context Canvas, Glossary, Integration Notes |
Tagsno overlap | Domain-Driven DesignContextBoundaries | ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication | DocumentationStakeholdersArchitecture | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesModeling |