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Selected:Domain Context MapOODA LoopSAAM (Software Architecture Analysis Method)Bounded Context Canvas
| Criterion |  Domain Modeling Domain Context Map |  Decision Making OODA Loop |  Architecture SAAM (Software Architecture Analysis Method) |  Domain Modeling Bounded Context Canvas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | In dynamic situations, decisions become outdated faster than they can be prepared. The OODA Loop holds observing, orienting, deciding, and acting together as a recurring rhythm so reaction does not slide into inertia. | SAAM helps teams judge an architecture’s suitability for selected tasks and changes. It is particularly useful for examining modifiability and comparing architecture alternatives with clear reasoning. | When a business context is still loosely outlined, it shapes language, responsibility, and integration space. It clarifies what belongs together and where a boundary needs to hold. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 15-60 min je Zyklus | Preparation, scenario analysis, and findings review; effort depends on scope | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 1-8 | Architecture experts and stakeholders for scenarios and weighting | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Domain Context Map, Boundary Notes, Ownership Map | Situation Assessment, Decision Loop, Action Updates | Domain functions mapped to components and connections, Quality attributes and evaluation criteria, Typical tasks and their effects on the architecture, Reasoned evaluation or comparison of alternatives | Context Canvas, Glossary, Integration Notes |
Tagsno overlap | Domain-Driven DesignContextBoundaries | DecisionChangeLearningStrategy | ArchitectureChangeAnalysisComparisonQuality | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesModeling |