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| Criterion |  Domain Modeling EventStorming |  Domain Modeling Context Map |  Business Strategy Ansoff Matrix |  Domain Modeling Domain Context Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When a domain consists of many events, rules, and states, it creates a shared modeling space for the team. It bundles language, flows, and boundaries before domain knowledge fragments into siloed views. | 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. | 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 | Medium | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 2-8 h | 1-3 h | 45-90 min | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 5-12 | 2-8 | 2-8 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Event Timeline, Ubiquitous Language, Boundaries, Open Questions | Context Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary Notes | Ansoff Matrix, Growth Options, Risk Notes | Domain Context Map, Boundary Notes, Ownership Map |
Tagsno overlap | Domain-Driven DesignEventsDiscoveryWorkshop | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy | GrowthStrategyMarketPortfolio | Domain-Driven DesignContextBoundaries |