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Selected:Domain Context MapSAAM (Software Architecture Analysis Method)Bounded Context CanvasChange Analysis
| Criterion |  Domain Modeling Domain Context Map |  Architecture SAAM (Software Architecture Analysis Method) |  Domain Modeling Bounded Context Canvas |  Operations Change Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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. | For a deviation after a change, the method isolates the influence of the altered condition. It narrows down which differences are relevant and which are just accompanying noise. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | Preparation, scenario analysis, and findings review; effort depends on scope | 1-3 h | 45-120 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | Architecture experts and stakeholders for scenarios and weighting | 3-8 | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Domain Context Map, Boundary Notes, Ownership Map | 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 | Change Matrix, Cause Hypotheses, Validation Questions, Action List |
Tagsno overlap | Domain-Driven DesignContextBoundaries | ArchitectureChangeAnalysisComparisonQuality | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesModeling | ChangeRoot causeTroubleshootingComparison |