Development Methodologies

Question 1

Development Methodology

Answer 1

Sequential steps that are followed in a project lifecycle. Some steps are optional, and the order depends on the project needs

Question 2

Waterfall Methodology

Answer 2

A sequential and linear based software development that flows like a waterfall through each step of SDLC. One step has to be completed fully in order to move on to the next step

Question 3

Agile Methodology

Answer 3

Incremental and cycle based software development where each cycle is called a sprint. Each sprint is usually 2-4 weeks long.

Question 4

PROs of Waterfall

Answer 4

PROs:
Accurate
Ensures quality
Determines end-goals early

Question 5

CONs of Waterfall

Answer 5

CONs
Expensive
Time consuming
Changes are difficult to make

Question 6

PROs of Agile

Answer 6

PROs
Inexpensive
Smaller teams work effectively
Flexible

Question 7

CONs of Agile

Answer 7

CONs
Easy to make mistakes
Lack of necessary documents
Less predictable

Question 8

Scrum Master

Answer 8

In Agile, the manager is called an Agile Scrum Master. The Scrum Master creates the sprint plan, and decides how many sprints are needed to complete the whole application development process