Maximizing Value by Breaking Constraints

Identifying and resolving bottlenecks or constraints that hinder business value generation is crucial. Focus efforts on eliminating the constraint and focus on it above all else. Gaining a deep understanding of your employer’s business model is valuable in this process.

The constraint should take precedence in finding a solution and removing it. Bounded contexts provide a protective boundary for models, ensuring applicability and maintaining integrity. Performance discussions should be approached when necessary, as correctness takes precedence. Breaking down a large problem domain into smaller subdomains helps identify core areas of importance. Use a ubiquitous language to align analysis and code models.

Applying tactical patterns helps separate technical and domain codes, preventing accidental complexity. Enclosing the model within a boundary preserves its integrity. If needed, split the model into smaller ones to address ambiguity or when the model becomes too large for a single team. This distillation process reveals the core subdomains, driving the software development effort. Understanding them within their respective contexts is crucial when working with many models.

[¹]: Domain-Driven Design: Tackling Complexity in the Heart of Software