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Agile Vs Waterfall Model

The document outlines the key differences between Agile and Waterfall methodologies in software development. Agile is characterized by its flexibility, iterative approach, and ability to accommodate changing requirements, while Waterfall follows a rigid, sequential process with distinct phases and limited scope for changes. Agile emphasizes team collaboration and continuous testing, whereas Waterfall relies on a structured project mindset with a clear project manager role.

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Agile Vs Waterfall Model

The document outlines the key differences between Agile and Waterfall methodologies in software development. Agile is characterized by its flexibility, iterative approach, and ability to accommodate changing requirements, while Waterfall follows a rigid, sequential process with distinct phases and limited scope for changes. Agile emphasizes team collaboration and continuous testing, whereas Waterfall relies on a structured project mindset with a clear project manager role.

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Difference between Agile and Waterfall Model:

Below is a difference between Agile and Waterfall methodologies:

Agile Waterfall

It separates the project Software development process is divided


development lifecycle into sprints. into distinct phases.

It follows an incremental approach Waterfall methodology is a sequential


design process.

Agile methodology is known for its Waterfall is a structured software


flexibility. development methodology so most times
it can be quite rigid.

Agile can be considered as a Software development will be completed


collection of many different as one single project.
projects.

Agile is quite a flexible method There is no scope of changing the


which allows changes to be made in requirements once the project
the project development development starts.
requirements even if the initial
planning has been completed.

Agile methodology, follow an All the project development phases like


iterative development approach designing, development, testing, etc. are
because of this planning, completed once in the Waterfall model.
development, prototyping and
other software development phases
may appear more than once.

Test plan is reviewed after each The test plan is rarely discussed during
sprint the test phase.

Agile development is a process in The method is ideal for projects which


which the requirements are have definite requirements and changes
expected to change and evolve. not at all expected.

In Agile methodology, testing is In this methodology, the "Testing" phase


performed concurrently with comes after the "Build" phase
software development.
Agile introduces a product mindset This model shows a project mindset and
where the software product satisfies places its focus completely on
needs of its end customers and accomplishing the project.
changes itself as per the customer's
demands.

Agile methdology works Reduces risk in the firm fixed price


exceptionally well with Time & contracts by getting risk agreement at the
Materials or non-fixed funding. It beginning of the process.
may increase stress in fixed-price
scenarios.

Prefers small but dedicated teams Team coordination/synchronization is


with a high degree of coordination very limited.
and synchronization.

Products owner with team prepares Business analysis prepares requirements


requirements just about every day before the beginning of the project.
during a project.

Test team can take part in the It is difficult for the test to initiate any
requirements change without change in requirements.
problems.

Description of project details can be Detail description needs to implement


altered anytime during the SDLC waterfall software development
process. approach.

There is also no need for project In the waterfall method, the process is
managers because the projects are always straightforward so, project
managed by the entire team manager plays an essential role during
every stage of SDLC.

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