Bounded Context
In plain terms
A clear boundary within which a domain model is consistent.
Going deeper
In domain-driven design, a bounded context defines where specific terms and models apply, preventing ambiguity across a large system. Each context has its own model and language.
Under the hood
Often maps to a microservice boundary; context maps describe relationships between contexts.
Examples
Microservice boundaries, DDD, domain modeling, separating subdomains.
Think of it like...
Like how 'account' means different things in banking versus social media, each with its own rules.