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| Criterion |  Domain Modeling Domain Context Map |  Knowledge Modeling Domain Storytelling |  Knowledge Modeling Knowledge Mapping |  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. | Domain Storytelling translates domain knowledge into a shared narrative of actors, objects, and workflows. It is especially useful when language, rules, and process understanding must be tightly connected. | Knowledge Mapping makes knowledge, gaps, and transfer paths visible across a field. It fits when expertise should not just exist but also be findable and transferable. | 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 | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 1-2 h | 1-3 h | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 2-8 | 3-12 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Domain Context Map, Boundary Notes, Ownership Map | Domain Story, Glossary Notes, Process Narrative | Knowledge Map, Critical Knowledge Areas, Transfer Plan | Context Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary Notes |
Tagsno overlap | Domain-Driven DesignContextBoundaries | KnowledgeDomain-Driven DesignProcess | KnowledgeMappingRisk | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy |