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Waterfall Model

Advantages of the Waterfall Model:


 Waterfall model uses a clear structure.
 The waterfall model's evolution is simple to understand.
 The waterfall approach establishes the end goal early in the process.
 When compared to other approaches, it conveys information more effectively.
 The waterfall model limits the duration of a project.

Disadvantages of the Waterfall Model:


 The waterfall model does not allow for adjustments to be made.
 It has the potential to invalidate any past effort you've done.
 End-users and clients are not included in this strategy.
 It postpones testing until after the project is completed.
 Longer delivery periods are possible with the waterfall paradigm.

When to use:
 The model is used when the requirements are well known, clear and fixed.
 The project is large.
 Also used when working on an experienced project.

V-Model
Advantages of V-Model:
 It's simple and easy to use.
 The model has applicability in situations where requirements are well defined and stable.
 Testing tasks like as planning and developing tests take place prior to coding.
 Quick and saves time
 As a result, the waterfall model has a better probability of succeeding.

Disadvantages of V-Model:
 Very strict.
 The least adaptable.
 Because software is developed during the implementation phase, no early prototypes are created.
 If any modifications occur in the middle of the project, the test documents, as well as the
requirement documents, must be updated.
 V-Model is risky.

When to use:
 The project is short and the technology is understood.
 The product definition is clear.
 When need to describe the development of the system and its subsystems.

Incremental Model

Advantages of Incremental model:


 More flexible in working and addition of new functionality
 Less costly to change scope and requirements
 Easier to test and debug during a smaller iteration
 High customer interaction with review and feedback to each build
 Generates working software quickly and early during the software life cycle

Disadvantages of Incremental model:


 Needs good planning and design.
 Needs a clear and complete definition of the whole system before start design
 Functionality divination takes more time
 Total cost is higher than waterfall model.
 It requires more customer involvement than the other linear approaches .

When to use:
 When the requirements are superior.
 A project has a lengthy development schedule.
 When the customer demands a quick release of the product.

Prototyping Model

Advantages of prototyping model:


 The users are actively involved in the creation of the product.
 Because a functioning model of the system is provided as part of this process, users gain
a better knowledge of the system being developed.
 Errors can be identified considerably earlier in the process.
 User feedback is provided more quickly, resulting in better solutions.
 It's simple to spot missing functionality.

Disadvantages of Incremental model:


 This type is quite pricey.
 Because of the constantly changing customer needs, it has weak documentation.
 There may be an excessive amount of variety in requirements.
 After witnessing an early prototype, customers may demand that the final product be
supplied as quickly as possible.
 Difficulty in time management.
When to use:
 When the requirements of the product are not clearly understood or are unstable.
 It is used if requirements are changing quickly.
 When the project needs to be tested and refined as per customer feedback.

Spiral Model
Advantages of spiral model:
 As a result of the extensive risk analysis, risk avoidance is improved.
 It's ideal for big, mission-critical projects.
 Controlled permission and documentation.
 At a later time, further functionality can be introduced.
 Early in the software life cycle, software is created.

Disadvantages of Incremental model


 It's possible that using this model will be pricey.
 Risk analysis necessitates a high level of skill.
 The risk analysis step is critical to the project's success.
 Smaller tasks are not well served by this method.
 End of the project may not be known early.
When to use:
 Used for large, expensive and complicated projects.
 When there is a budget constraint and risk evaluation.
 Significant changes are expected in the product during the development cycle.

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