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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling IBIS |  Domain Modeling Bounded Context Canvas |
|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | IBIS structures thinking about complex questions as a sequence of issues, ideas, and arguments. The method keeps discussions open without forcing them into premature consensus. | 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. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium |
Timesame | 1-3 h | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 3-8 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Issue Map, Positions, Argument Notes | Context Canvas, Glossary, Integration Notes |
Tagsno overlap | RationaleKnowledgeDecision | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesModeling |
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