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| Criterion |  Domain Modeling Domain Context Map |  Engineering Golden Path |  Domain Modeling Context Map |  Business Strategy Ansoff Matrix |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 teams need a reliable default path for frequent use, sprawl quickly emerges without any guiding logic. Golden Path bundles the preferred path so good practice becomes easy and deviation becomes deliberate. | 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. | The Ansoff Matrix organizes growth options by market and product relation. It helps weigh expansion, diversification, and adaptation cleanly against each other. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 1-3 Tage Setup, laufend | 1-3 h | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 2-8 | 2-8 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Domain Context Map, Boundary Notes, Ownership Map | Golden Path Guide, Templates, Quality Checks | Context Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary Notes | Ansoff Matrix, Growth Options, Risk Notes |
Tagsno overlap | Domain-Driven DesignContextBoundaries | EngineeringProductivityGovernance | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy | GrowthStrategyMarketPortfolio |