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Key Difference – SDLC vs Agile Methodology

The key difference between SDLC and Agile Methodology is that SDLC is the process of dividing software
development work into distinct phases to design and develop high-quality software while Agile
Methodology is a SDLC model. Agile Methodology is a combination of iterative and incremental process
models that focus on process adaptability and customer satisfaction by rapid delivery of working software
product.

CONTENTS

1. Overview and Key Difference

2. What is SDLC

3. What is Agile Methodology

4. Relationship Between SDLC and Agile Methodology

5. Side by Side Comparison – SDLC vs Agile Methodology in Tabular Form

6. Summary
What is SDLC?
SDLC stands for Software Development Life Cycle. When building software, there are certain phases that
should be followed. Every software development organization follows SDLC for the software project. There are
various phases in SDLC. A basic understanding of the problem is identified in the planning stage. Discovering
the risks associated with the project, technical difficulties, resources, development efforts are also identified in
this phase.

In requirement phase, the first activity is to gather and analysis requirements. Gaining customer inputs,
meeting the senior managers and get details about sales, and marketing happens in requirement gathering.
The gathered requirements should be documented properly. This document is known as the Software
Requirement Specification (SRS). It contains the product requirements to be designed and developed during
the project life cycle.

The software design is derived from the SRS. More than one design approach for the product architecture is
proposed and documented in a Design Document Specification (DDS). In this phase, all the architectural
modules, the data flow representation with the external modules etc is designed.

In the implementation, the project is implemented using the suitable programming language. Various
programming tools such as compilers, interpreters (https://www.differencebetween.com/difference-between-
compiler-and-vs-interpreter/), code editors, IDEs (https://www.differencebetween.com/difference-between-api-
and-vs-ide/), and debuggers (https://www.differencebetween.com/difference-between-debugger-and-vs-
compiler/)can be used to write and test the programs. The programming language can be chosen according to
the application. The unit testing for the developed module is done in this phase.

Testing is the process of verifying and validating that a software program works as expected. It is used to find
out whether the final project has come to the expected requirements. Testing involves the integration testing,
system testing etc. Integration testing is to perform testing between two modules. The system testing is the
complete project testing.
Figure 01: SDLC

Finally, the product is released to the market. Depending on the customer feedback, new features can be
added to the product. The maintenance and required services are provided to the existing customers. Those
are the major phases of SDLC.

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What is Agile Methodology?


During the software development process, a software development life cycle model should be followed. These
models are known as Software Development Process Model. Each process follows a certain number of
steps unique to its type to successfully complete the software project Some examples of SDLC models are
steps unique to its type to successfully complete the software project. Some examples of SDLC models are
waterfall model, iterative model, spiral model, v model, prototype model, Rapid Application Development, etc.

Agile methodology is also a SDLC model. It is a combination of iterative and incremental process models. This
model helps to adapt to the changes in the requirements. In this model, the project is broken down into several
modules. Assume that the project is broken into three modules as A, B, and C. First module A goes through the
planning, requirement gathering and analysis, designing, implementing and testing. When it is completed, the B
module starts. It also goes through the same phase like the module A. When B finishes, the module C starts. At
the end of the iteration, a working module can be provided to the customer.

There are many advantages of Agile. In the traditional waterfall model


(https://www.differencebetween.com/difference-between-waterfall-methodology-and-vs-rup/), once the
requirements are defined, they cannot be changed. But in Agile, the requirements can be changed. There is
also more collaboration between the developer and the customer. It improves teamwork and makes the project
easy to manage. Overall, Agile is a popular SDLC model because of its flexibility and adaptation. It might not
suitable for a complex project. Other drawbacks are that the customer can change the requirements always
and it is necessary to have an agile leader to guide the project.

What is the Relationship Between SDLC and Agile Methodology?


Agile methodology is a SDLC model.

What is the Difference Between SDLC and Agile Methodology?


SDLC vs Agile Methodology
SDLC is the process of dividing software Agile Methodology a software development approach in
development work into distinct phases to which the requirements and solutions evolve through the
improve the design, product collaborative effort of self-organizing and cross-
management, and project management. functionality teams and their end users.
Usage
SDLC is used to organize the manage the Agile is used to improve flexibility and adapt to the
software development work. requirement changes of the project.

Summary – SDLC vs Agile Methodology


This article discussed the difference between SDLC and Agile. The difference between SDLC and Agile
Methodology is that SDLC is the process of dividing software development work into distinct phase to design
and develop a high-quality software while Agile Methodology is a SDLC model.

Reference:

1.“Software Development Process.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 28 Mar. 2018. Available here
(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software_development_process)

2.“SDLC Agile Model.” Www.tutorialspoint.com, Tutorials Point, 8 Jan. 2018. Available here
(https://www.tutorialspoint.com/sdlc/sdlc_agile_model.htm)
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Lithmee Mandula is a BEng (Hons) graduate in Computer Systems Engineering. She is
currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Computer Science. Her areas of interests in
writing and research include programming, data science, and computer systems.
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