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| Criterion | ![]() Domain Modeling Domain Context Map | ![]() Domain Modeling Context Map | ![]() UX Research Usability Testing |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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 product is built but people get stuck on tasks, usability testing shows the friction at concrete points. Observed use instead of self-report makes visible where orientation, understanding, or interaction breaks down. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 1-3 h | 1-2 h je Session |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 2-8 | Based on research question |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Domain Context Map, Boundary Notes, Ownership Map | Context Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary Notes | Usability Issues, Severity List, Recommendations |
Tagsno overlap | Domain-Driven DesignContextBoundaries | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy | ValidationUXPrototype |
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