Syllabus Point
- Research the WAgile software development approach
Including:
- understanding it is a hybrid model
- analysis of the 'when' and 'how' intervention is applied during the development life cycle
- scale and types of developments
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Understanding it is a hybrid model
- Merges the structure phases of waterfall with flexibility and responsiveness of agile
- Planning and documentation follow waterfall
- Development and testing incorporate iteration, user feedback, incremental builds
Analysis of the when and how intervention is applied during the development life cycle
When
- Agile introduced after the initial planning and requirements gathering stages typical of waterfall
- Cycles used during the development, testing and refinement phases
How
- Development teams might adopt scrum sprints, user stories, continuous integration
- Agile feedback loops built into the middle and late stages
- Adjustments made without disrupting the foundational structure of the project
- Stakeholder involvement in post design, before deployment
Scale and types of developments
- Effective for medium to large scale projects
- Suitable for enterprise/government settings where some formal documentation and compliance are mandatory
- Projects require extensive initial planning/regulatory oversight
- Requirements known at a high level, but specifics might change
Advantages and disadvantages
| Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|
| Combines detailed planning with flexibility | Can create confusion with conflicting practices |
| Allows structure and documentation while enabling adaptability | Hard to balance between two methods |
| Useful for larger teams or regulated environments | May dilute the strengths of both methodologies |
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