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| Criterion |  Domain Modeling Domain Context Map |  Agile Example Mapping |  Domain Modeling Context Map |  Agile Specification by Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 a story carries business rules and exceptions, it brings clarity before implementation. It makes examples, open questions, and boundaries visible enough that the logic becomes jointly sound. | 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 business rules need to become precise, it ties language, example, and test together. It sorts work by value, risk, and delivery ability. The result is captured as an Example Table and Acceptance Tests. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 30-60 min | 1-3 h | 60-90 min pro Feature |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 3-7 | 2-8 | 3-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Domain Context Map, Boundary Notes, Ownership Map | Example Map, Acceptance Criteria, Open Questions | Context Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary Notes | Example Table, Acceptance Tests |
Tagsno overlap | Domain-Driven DesignContextBoundaries | Behavior-Driven DevelopmentRequirementsExamplesRefinement | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy | AgileRequirementsExamplesBehavior-Driven Development |