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Waterfall Model
A Linear and Sequential Approach to Software Developmen
Introduction • The Waterfall Model is a linear and sequential approach to so development. Each phase must be completed before the next o with little to no overlap. It is characterized by distinct and non overlapping phases such as Requirements Analysis, System D Implementation, Integration and Testing, Deployment, and M Phases of the Waterfall Mode • 1. Requirements Analysis • 2. System Design • 3. Implementation • 4. Integration and Testing • 5. Deployment • 6. Maintenance Requirements Analysis • - Objective: Capture all possible requirements of the system. • - Activities: Communicate with customers, document requirem • - Output: Requirements specification document. System Design • - Objective: Create the architecture and design of the system b requirements. • - Activities: Specify components, interfaces, data flows. • - Output: System design document. Implementation • - Objective: Develop the actual code for the system according specifications. • - Activities: Code development, unit testing. • - Output: Source code. Integration and Testing • - Objective: Ensure the system meets the specified requireme • - Activities: Integration of components, system testing, accept • - Output: Tested and validated system. Deployment • - Objective: Deploy the system to the production environmen • - Activities: Installation, user training, system transition. • - Output: Deployed system. Maintenance • - Objective: Fix issues, make improvements, and update the s necessary. • - Activities: Bug fixing, performance enhancements, system u • - Output: Maintained and updated system. Advantages • - Simplicity and ease of use • - Clear structure with specific deliverables • - Thorough documentation at each phase Disadvantages • - Inflexibility in accommodating changes • - Risk management issues • - Late defect detection Comparison with Other Mode • - Waterfall vs. Agile • - Waterfall: Best for projects with well-defined requirements • - Agile: Best for projects with evolving requirements • - Use cases and suitability Conclusion • - The Waterfall Model is a linear and sequential approach to s development • - Suitable for projects with well-defined and stable requireme • - Key points: Structured, well-documented, but inflexible to c