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Selected:SAAM (Software Architecture Analysis Method)Bounded Context CanvasLASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews)Domain Context Map
| Criterion |  Architecture SAAM (Software Architecture Analysis Method) |  Domain Modeling Bounded Context Canvas |  Architecture LASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews) |  Domain Modeling Domain Context Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | LASR helps development teams identify where their software falls short of important quality goals and which improvements to consider. A small group with existing system knowledge can make an initial assessment and investigate open questions in more detail. | 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 | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | Preparation, scenario analysis, and findings review; effort depends on scope | 1-3 h | 3–4 h for initial assessment; preparation and deeper analysis additional | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | Architecture experts and stakeholders for scenarios and weighting | 3-8 | 1 or a small team; particularly suitable for 3–4 people | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | 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 | Lean Mission Statement describing the software’s purpose, Prioritized quality goals and evaluation criteria, Risks and estimated gaps against quality goals, More closely examined findings and open checks | Domain Context Map, Boundary Notes, Ownership Map |
Tagsno overlap | ArchitectureChangeAnalysisComparisonQuality | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesModeling | ArchitectureQualityRiskAssessmentLean | Domain-Driven DesignContextBoundaries |