“Chaos was the law of nature; Order was the dream of man.”
― Henry Adams
Waterfall Vs. Agile Methodologies: Which Is Best For Project Management?
7 Software Development Models You Should Know
The Software Development Life Cycle, or SDLC, is the process of planning, designing, developing, testing, and deploying high-quality software at the lowest cost possible, preferably in the shortest amount of time. To achieve this goal, software engineering teams must choose the correct software development model to fit their organization’s requirements, stakeholders’ expectations, and the project. There are a myriad software development models, each with distinct advantages and disadvantages.
Details of the project, including timeframe and budget, should influence your choice of model. The goal is to select a software development model that will ensure project success. Selecting the incorrect model will result in drawn out timelines, exceeded budgets, low quality outputs, and even project failure.