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    The document compares and contrasts the Spiral, Waterfall, Agile, and Iterative models. The Spiral model allows for better risk management than the Waterfall model but has a more complex process. The Waterfall model is simpler to understand but has higher risks. The Agile model delivers partial working solutions earlier and is suitable for smaller projects, while the Spiral model has undefined end points and is better for larger projects. The Iterative model identifies and resolves risks through iterations while the Agile model focuses on adaptability and rapid development through incremental builds.

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    The document compares and contrasts the Spiral, Waterfall, Agile, and Iterative models. The Spiral model allows for better risk management than the Waterfall model but has a more complex process. The Waterfall model is simpler to understand but has higher risks. The Agile model delivers partial working solutions earlier and is suitable for smaller projects, while the Spiral model has undefined end points and is better for larger projects. The Iterative model identifies and resolves risks through iterations while the Agile model focuses on adaptability and rapid development through incremental builds.

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    Spiral Model and Waterfall Model

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    The document compares and contrasts the Spiral, Waterfall, Agile, and Iterative models. The Spiral model allows for better risk management than the Waterfall model but has a more complex process. The Waterfall model is simpler to understand but has higher risks. The Agile model delivers partial working solutions earlier and is suitable for smaller projects, while the Spiral model has undefined end points and is better for larger projects. The Iterative model identifies and resolves risks through iterations while the Agile model focuses on adaptability and rapid development through incremental builds.

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    SPIRAL MODEL AND WATERFALL MODEL

    SPIRAL MODEL

    WATERFALL MODEL

    1] Spiral model is not suitable for


    small projects.

    1] Waterfall model is suitable for


    small projects.

    2] Better risk management.

    2] High amount of risk and


    uncertainty.

    3] Process is complex.

    3] Easy to understand.

    4] The process may go indefinitely.

    4] Stages are clearly defined.

    5] This model is suitable for long and


    ongoing projects.

    5] This model is not suitable for long


    and ongoing projects.

    6] Iterations are followed

    6] Sequence is followed

    7] Flexible with user requirements

    7] Requirements once fixed cannot be


    modified

    8] Refinements are easily possible

    8] Refinements are not so easy

    9] Phases are repeated itself

    9] Phases are processed and


    completed one at a time.

    AGILE MODEL AND SPIRAL MODEL

    AGILE MODEL

    SPIRAL MODEL

    1] More risk of sustainability and


    maintenance.

    1] Better risk management

    2] Minimum rules, documentation easily


    employed.

    2] Large number of intermediate stages


    requires excessive documentation.

    3] Little or no planning required.

    3] Planning is required.

    4] Easy to manage.

    4] Management is more complex.

    5] Early delivery of partial working


    solutions.

    5] End of project may not be known.

    6] Suitable for small projects.


    7] Depends heavily on customer
    interaction

    6] Not suitable for small or low risk


    projects.
    7] Does not depend heavily on
    customer interaction

    8] Every iteration is a separate


    model

    8] Every iteration is not a


    separate model

    9] Agile is the combination of


    iterative and incremental

    9] Spiral is the combination of


    iterative and waterfall

    AGILE MODEL AND ITERATIVE MODEL


    AGILE MODEL

    ITERATIVE MODEL

    1] It contains more risk of sustainability,


    maintainability and extensibility.

    1] Risks are identified and resolved during


    iteration

    2] Agile method breaks the the product in


    small incremental builds. These builds are
    provided in iteration.

    2] An iterative life cycle model, project is


    divided into different builds which are
    proceed iteratively.

    3] It is incremental and iterative model.


    So it can be used to build more complex
    project.

    3] It is iterative, all builds are developed,


    tested
    Iteratively.

    4] The main focus is on adaptability and


    customer satisfaction with rapid
    development of project

    4] The main focus is on producing new


    version of software at the end of each
    iteration to satisfy customer needs.

    5] It can be used to develop more complex


    projects.

    5] It can not be used for more complex


    projects as iterative practice will increase
    complexity, time requirement.

    6] Quick in development of application

    6] Comparatively slower development

    7] Various modules of the application can


    be developed simultaneously
    8] Constant monitoring is required

    7] Only 1 module is developed at a time

    9] More flexible with customer


    requirements

    9] Less flexible

    10] Evaluation is done more frequently

    10] Evaluation is after every iteration

    8] Monitoring is required after every


    iteration

    resulting in better error detection

    hence errors if any are detected after a delay

    11] Progress cannot be clearly measured.

    11] Progress can be clearly measured.

    12] Less resoures are required.

    12] More resoures are required.

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