System Design — Domain-Driven Design: Bounded Context and Context Mapping
In the realm of software development, Domain-Driven Design (DDD) has emerged as a powerful approach to building robust and effective applications. Two fundamental concepts of DDD that play a pivotal role in managing complexity and achieving clarity are bounded context and context mapping. In this blog post, we will dive into these concepts, unraveling their significance, and exploring real-world examples to illustrate their practical application.
Bounded Context
At its core, a bounded context represents a distinct area within a business domain where concepts, language, and rules are clearly defined. It encapsulates a cohesive subdomain, allowing developers and domain experts to communicate effectively and understand the context-specific requirements. Let’s consider an example to grasp the concept better.
In an e-commerce platform, the bounded contexts could be “Order Management,” “Inventory Management,” and “Payment Processing.” Each bounded context would have its own models, terminology, and business rules specific to its domain. This separation enables teams to focus on their respective…
