13 Nov 2023
Bounded Context is like a mini-domain within a larger domain. It has its own unique rules, vocabulary, and team of experts. This helps to break down a large and complex domain into more manageable pieces, making it easier to understand and develop software for.
Bounded contexts are a way of dividing a large and complex domain into smaller, more manageable pieces. Each bounded context has its own domain model, which is a representation of the concepts and relationships in that part of the domain. The domain model is expressed using a ubiquitous language, which is a shared vocabulary that is used by both domain experts and software developers. This helps to ensure that everyone is talking about the same thing, and that the software is aligned with the needs of the business.For example, in an e-commerce application, there might be bounded contexts for the product catalog, the shopping cart, and the order processing system.
Bounded contexts can be isolated from each other, or they can be integrated in a number of ways. For example, the product catalog and shopping cart bounded contexts might be integrated through a shared product repository.
Bounded contexts are also important for managing complexity. By dividing the domain into smaller pieces, it makes it easier to understand and change the domain model. It also makes it easier to develop and deploy software that is aligned with the domain model.
