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| Criterion |  Facilitation Dot Estimation |  Domain Modeling Context Map |  Agile NoEstimates |  Domain Modeling Domain Context Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When size or effort can only be estimated roughly, Dot Estimation condenses the group's experience into a quick range. It turns individual contributions into a visible selection. The result is captured as an Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, and Discussion Targets. | 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 estimating slows a team down more than it helps, it shifts the focus to flow, small slices, and real lead time. It sorts work by value, risk, and delivery ability. The result is captured as Throughput Data, Flow Forecast, and Slicing Rules. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 5-20 min | 1-3 h | laufend | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-20 | 2-8 | 2-12 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, Discussion Targets | Context Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary Notes | Throughput Data, Flow Forecast, Slicing Rules | Domain Context Map, Boundary Notes, Ownership Map |
Tagsno overlap | EstimationEffortRisk | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy | EstimationForecastingFlow | Domain-Driven DesignContextBoundaries |