Intro

Question 1

Is software dev a linear process?

Answer 1

It could be such as in traditional waterfall model, but it could also not be in some models such as agile.

Question 2

Is software dev a cyclical process?

Answer 2

In some cases yes, such as in agile, which goes through multiple flows such as dev, testing and repeats them

Question 2

Is software dev a fragmented process?

Answer 2

It could be, fragmented refers to isolated stages of coding/processes.

Question 3

Two types of planning

Answer 3

Structured and Unstructured

Question 4

Intellectual Planning

Answer 4

Thinking about how to think is an unnatural process, easier to do something observable.

Question 5

OOP vs Data Driven

Answer 5

Data driven can be easier to modify system behaviour by adjusting data values instead of rewriting code.

OOP uses UML notation, We can actually combine OOP and data driven to allow for dynamic configurations.

Question 6

Method vs Methodology

Answer 6

Method: Specific way to accomplish a task

Methodology: Structured approach with principles, procedures and guidelines for solving problems.

Question 7

Hard vs Soft Methodologies

Answer 7

Hard is a rigid approach ex. Waterfall. Soft is more flexible ex. Agile

Question 8

Lightweight methodology

Answer 8

Emphasises flexibility, adaptability and collaboration.

Question 9

Cumbersome Methodology

Answer 9

Heavy, bureaucratic, may involve extensive documentation and rigid processes.