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| Criterion |  Domain Modeling Domain Context Map |  Decision Making Delphi Method |  Product Discovery Riskiest Assumption Test |  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. | When knowledge is distributed and direct dominance should be avoided, groups quickly fall under the sway of their opinion leaders. The Delphi Method gathers assessments iteratively and gradually brings expert judgments closer together. | When an idea hinges on one critical unknown, it prioritizes testing that exact piece of uncertainty first. It separates problem, assumption, solution, and evidence. The result is captured as a prioritized list of assumptions, a test plan, and a result report. | 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 | Medium | High | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 1-4 Wochen | 1-2 Wochen pro Iteration | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 6-30 Experten | 2-6 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Domain Context Map, Boundary Notes, Ownership Map | Expert Forecast, Consensus Range, Assumption Notes | Prioritized Assumption List, Test Plan, Results Report | Context Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary Notes |
Tagsno overlap | Domain-Driven DesignContextBoundaries | ForecastingExpertsDecisionStrategy | ExperimentsValidationDiscoveryAssumptions | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy |