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The document outlines various Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) models, including the Waterfall, Incremental, RAD, Spiral, and Prototype models, each with distinct phases, advantages, and disadvantages. The Waterfall model is simple but inflexible, the Incremental model offers flexibility but requires good planning, the RAD model focuses on speed but needs skilled designers, the Spiral model emphasizes risk management but is costly, and the Prototype model aids in requirement definition but may lead to instability. Overall, the document provides a comparative overview of these models to aid in selecting the appropriate approach for software development.

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SDLC Presentation-oose

The document outlines various Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) models, including the Waterfall, Incremental, RAD, Spiral, and Prototype models, each with distinct phases, advantages, and disadvantages. The Waterfall model is simple but inflexible, the Incremental model offers flexibility but requires good planning, the RAD model focuses on speed but needs skilled designers, the Spiral model emphasizes risk management but is costly, and the Prototype model aids in requirement definition but may lead to instability. Overall, the document provides a comparative overview of these models to aid in selecting the appropriate approach for software development.

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Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

• SDLC models define the process of software


development in a structured manner.
Waterfall Model
• A sequential model with distinct phases:
• - Requirements Analysis
• - Design
• - Implementation & Testing
• - Integration & System Testing
• - Maintenance
Advantages of Waterfall Model
• ✔ Simple to implement
• ✔ Minimal resources required
• ✔ Clear start and end points
• ✔ Easy customer control
Disadvantages of Waterfall Model
• ✖ High risk factor
• ✖ Not suitable for large projects
• ✖ Cannot accommodate changing
requirements
Incremental Model
• Divides software development into multiple
standalone modules:
• - Requirement Analysis
• - Design & Development
• - Testing
• - Implementation
Advantages of Incremental Model
• ✔ Errors are easily recognized
• ✔ Easier testing & debugging
• ✔ More flexibility
• ✔ Better risk management
Disadvantages of Incremental Model
• ✖ Requires good planning
• ✖ High total cost
RAD Model
• Rapid Application Development focuses on
fast delivery:
• - Business Modelling
• - Data Modelling
• - Process Modelling
• - Application Generation
• - Testing & Turnover
Advantages & Disadvantages of RAD Model

• ✔ Flexible changes
• ✔ Faster development
• ✔ Feature reusability
• ✖ Needs highly skilled designers
• ✖ Not suitable for small projects
Spiral Model
• Combines iterative development with risk
assessment:
• - Objective Setting
• - Risk Analysis
• - Development & Validation
• - Planning
Advantages & Disadvantages of Spiral
Model
• ✔ Effective risk management
• ✔ Suitable for large projects
• ✖ High cost
• ✖ Requires expert risk analysis
Prototype Model
• Develops a prototype before actual
development:
• ✔ Reduces risk
• ✔ Helps define unclear requirements
• ✖ Can lead to unstable final products
• ✖ Requires close customer collaboration

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