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The document discusses two software development methodologies: Rapid Application Development (RAD) emphasizes rapid prototyping and iterative delivery of working software to stakeholders. It uses user stories, visual modeling tools, and short development sprints to rapidly iterate and incorporate feedback. The Rational Unified Process (RUP) is an iterative methodology developed by IBM based on the Unified Process. It has four main phases - Inception, Elaboration, Construction, Transition - divided into iterations to refine requirements, design, build, test, and deploy the system based on stakeholder reviews. RUP is suited for large, complex projects requiring planning and control.

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Rad & Rud

The document discusses two software development methodologies: Rapid Application Development (RAD) emphasizes rapid prototyping and iterative delivery of working software to stakeholders. It uses user stories, visual modeling tools, and short development sprints to rapidly iterate and incorporate feedback. The Rational Unified Process (RUP) is an iterative methodology developed by IBM based on the Unified Process. It has four main phases - Inception, Elaboration, Construction, Transition - divided into iterations to refine requirements, design, build, test, and deploy the system based on stakeholder reviews. RUP is suited for large, complex projects requiring planning and control.

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Rapid application development (RAD)

Rapid Application Development (RAD) is a software development methodology that


emphasizes rapid prototyping and iterative delivery. The goal of RAD is to deliver working
software as quickly as possible, while still maintaining a high level of quality. The process
typically includes the creation of detailed user stories and the use of visual modeling tools to
help stakeholders visualize the software being developed. The development team then works
in short sprints to build and deliver working software that can be tested and refined in each
iteration. This approach allows for rapid iteration and feedback, which helps to ensure that
the final product meets the needs of the stakeholders. (Martin, 2022)

Phases of RAD Model

Figure 1 RAD Model

The rapid application development model is typically used in several situation in software
industry. Some of them are following.

Time-Critical Projects AD is well-suited for projects where time-to-market is a


critical factor. It allows teams to deliver working software
quickly, which can be an important competitive advantage.
Complex and Changing RAD is also well-suited for projects where requirements are
Requirements complex or likely to change. The iterative approach allows
teams to gather feedback and make changes on the fly, which
can help to ensure that the final product meets the needs of
the stakeholders.
Small and Medium-Sized RAD is often used for small and medium-sized projects
Projects where the development team is small and resources are
limited. It allows teams to deliver working software with
minimal overhead.
Prototyping RAD can also be used to quickly prototype an idea or
concept, allowing stakeholders to see and test a working
version of the software before committing to a full-scale
development effort.

Relational unified process (RUP)


The Rational Unified Process (RUP) is a software development methodology that is based on
the Unified Process (UP) and is developed and marketed by IBM. It is an iterative and
incremental approach to software development that is designed to be flexible and adaptable to
the specific needs of a project. The RUP is based on four main phases: Inception,
Elaboration, Construction, and Transition.
Figure 2 Rational Unified Process

1. Inception phase

The goal of this phase is to define the scope and objectives of the project, and to identify the
stakeholders and their requirements.

2. Elaboration phase

The goal of this phase is to refine the requirements and to create a detailed design of the
system.

3. Construction phase

The goal of this phase is to build the system and to test it.

4. Transition phase

The goal of this phase is to deploy the system and to provide support for it.

Each phase is divided into several iterations, where the work done in each iteration is
reviewed and approved by the stakeholders. The RUP also includes a set of best practices,
templates, and tools that are designed to help teams to manage the development process and
to ensure the quality of the final product.
RUP is often used in large and complex projects that require a high degree of planning,
control and management. It also incorporates the practices of Agile Development and
provides a balance between the flexibility of Agile and the rigor of traditional software
development methodologies.

(Team, 2021)

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