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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling Ontology Design Patterns |  Domain Modeling Context Map |  Domain Modeling Domain Context Map |  Domain Modeling Bounded Context Canvas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | Ontology Design Patterns provide reusable building blocks for recurring modeling problems. The method brings structure to the search for clean concepts, relationships, and roles. | 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 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. | 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 | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h pro Pattern | 1-3 h | 1-3 h | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1-6 | 2-8 | 3-10 | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Selected Patterns, Adapted Schema Fragments, Pattern Documentation | Context Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary Notes | Domain Context Map, Boundary Notes, Ownership Map | Context Canvas, Glossary, Integration Notes |
Tagsno overlap | OntologyPatternsReuseSemanticModeling | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy | Domain-Driven DesignContextBoundaries | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesModeling |