Context Mapping
Influence relationships and types of adaptations :
mutual dependence : strong cooperation
freedom : avoidance
upstream / downstream : relationship asymmetry
Patterns of strong cooperation :
Partnership
Shared Kernel
Patterns in an asymmetric relationship :
customer / supplier
conformist
anti-corruption layer
open host service : the upstream exposes a standardized protocol
published language
Patterns and anti-patterns of avoidance :
separate ways
big ball of mud