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Spiral Model Explanation

The document describes the spiral model, a systems development method that combines elements of prototyping and the waterfall model. It involves iterating through four phases - planning, risk analysis, engineering, and evaluation - with each iteration intended to increase understanding and reduce risk. The spiral model is well-suited for large, complex projects where requirements are not fully known. It allows for frequent client feedback and incorporation of changes throughout development.

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Spiral Model Explanation

The document describes the spiral model, a systems development method that combines elements of prototyping and the waterfall model. It involves iterating through four phases - planning, risk analysis, engineering, and evaluation - with each iteration intended to increase understanding and reduce risk. The spiral model is well-suited for large, complex projects where requirements are not fully known. It allows for frequent client feedback and incorporation of changes throughout development.

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SPIRAL MODEL

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SPIRAL MODEL
IntRODuctIOn

 The spiral model, also known as the spiral lifecycle model.

 It is a systems development method (SDM) used in information technology

 This model of development combines the features of the prototyping model

and the systems development life cycle (SDLC).

 This model of development combines the features of the prototyping model

and the waterfall model.


IntRODuctIOn

 This model was not the first model to discuss iterative development.

 As originally envisioned, the iterations were typically 6 months to 2 years

long.

 Each phase starts with a design goal and ends with the client (who may be

internal) reviewing the progress thus far.

 Analysis and engineering efforts are applied at each phase of the project, with

an eye toward the end goal of the project. 


hIStORy OF SPIRAL MODEL
• Defined by Barry Boehm in his 1986 article "A Spiral Model of Software
Development and Enhancement“
• In 1988 Boehm published a similar paper to a wider audience
Title Computer
table of contents archive
Volume 21 Issue 5, May
1988
Editor Bruce D. Shriver
Page# 61-72
Publication Date 1988-05-01 (yyyy-mm-dd)
IEEE Computer Society
Publisher Press Los Alamitos, CA,
USA
WhAt IS SPIRAL MODEL?
 The spiral model is similar to the incremental model, with more emphasis
placed on risk analysis.
 The spiral model has four phases: Planning, Risk Analysis, Engineering
and Evaluation.
 Software project repeatedly passes through these four phases in iterations
(called Spirals).
 The baseline spiral, starting in the planning phase, requirements are
gathered and risk is assessed. Each subsequent spirals builds on the
baseline spiral.
Spiral model iS meta model?

 Spiral model is also called as meta-model because in a way it comprises of


other models of SDLC.
 Both waterfall and prototype models are used in it.

 Here we do software development systematically over the loops (adhering


to waterfall approach) and at the same time we make a prototype and show
it to user after completion of various phase (just in case of prototype
model).
 This way we are able to reduce risks as well as follow systematic approach
pHaSeS oF Spiral model
A spiral model has 4 phases described below:

Planning phase

Risk analysis phase

Engineering phase

Evaluation phase.
plaNiNG

 Requirements are studied and gathered.

 Feasibility study

 Reviews and walkthroughs to streamline the requirements

 Requirements understanding document

 Finalized list of requirements.

 The project is reviewed and a decision made whether


to continue with a further loop of the spiral.
 If it is decided to continue, plans are drawn up for the next
phase of the project.
riSK aNalYSiS

Requirements are studied and brain storming sessions are


done to identify the potential risks

Once the risks are identified , risk mitigation strategy is


planned and finalized

Document which highlights all the risks and its mitigation


plans
eNGiNeeriNG WorKS

Actual development and testing if the software takes place in


this phase
Code

Test cases and test results

Test summary report and defect report.


eValUatioN

Customers evaluate the software and provide their feedback


and approval
Features implemented document
When to Use spiral model?

 When the project is large.

 Where the software needs continuous risk evaluation.

 Requirements are a bit complicated and require continuous


clarification.
 Software requires significant changes.

 Where enough time frame is their to get end user feedback.

 Where releases are required to be frequent.


When to Use spiral model?
 When costs and risk evaluation is important.

 For medium to high-risk projects.

 Long-term project commitment unwise because of potential changes to


economic priorities.
 New product line.

 Users are unsure of their needs.

 Requirements are complex.

 Significant changes are expected (research and exploration).


advantages
 Development is fast

 Larger projects / software are created and handled in a strategic way

 Risk evaluation is proper.

 Control towards all the phases of development.

 More and more features are added in a systematic way.

 Software is produced early.

 Has room for customer feedback and the changes are implemented faster.
 Risk reduction mechanisms are in place.
 Supports iteration and reflects real-world practices –Systematic
approach
disadvantages

Risk analysis is important phase so requires expert people.

Is not beneficial for smaller projects.

Spiral may go infinitely.

Documentation is more as it has intermediate phases.

Complex, relatively difficult to follow strictly.

Applicable only to large systems

It is costly for smaller projects.


Comparison
Spiral Model Waterfall model
 Risk factors are considered.  Risk factors are not
 The requirements are not considered.
freeze.  The requirements are freeze.
 works in loop.  Is linear sequential model.
 costly as Risk factor is  Not much costly.
covered.
 Better communication  Communication level is not
between developer and high
customer.
Comparison
Spiral Model prototype model
 Number of phases is not
 Number of phases is fixed.
fixed.
 Used when requirement is  Requirement are clear but
not clear and needs
complex.
conformation
 customer interaction  Customer interaction needs till
continuous to move
the prototype is app.
together.
 Risk factor is considered  Risk factor are not considered
ExamplEs

o The US military had adopted the spiral model for its Future Combat Systems
 program. The FCS project was cancelled after six years (2003–2009), it had 
a two year iteration (spiral).

o In 2010 with the collaboration of Microsoft Research ,Bangalore, India and 
University of Toronto Canada made a project with spiral model “Exploring
the Feasibility of Video Mail for Illiterate Users”
VidEo mail for illitEratE UsErs
VidEo mail for illitEratE UsErs
ConClUsion

 Each spiral can be termed as a loop and each loop is a separate 
development process in a spiral model. 
 The four activities (Planning, Risk analysis, engineering and 
evaluation) form the intermediary phases of a spiral model and 
is repeated again for each loop.
 This model is very good to use for larger projects where you 
can develop and deliver smaller prototypes and can enhance it 
to make the larger software. 
 The implementation of this model requires experienced 
resources as risk analysis is a very integral part of this model 
and risk analysis requires expertise and as a result this model 
becomes costly.
Honorable Teacher

• inspirEd and hElpEd By:


» sir dr. nadEEm ahmad ChaUdhry
rEfErEnCEs

o What is spiral model and when to use


o http://www.softwaretestinghelp.com/spiral-model-what-is-sdlc-
spiral-model/
o Advantages and dis advantages
o http://www.technotrice.com/what-is-spiral-model-software-engineering/
o http://dl.acm.org/citation.cfm?id=45801
o Introduction , history
o http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spiral_model
o http://robincse.blogspot.com/2012/03/boehms-spiral-process-
model.html
o Example
o http://www.dgp.toronto.edu/~ravin/papers
o Video mail system for illiterate users

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