FAQ's
Waterfall methodology can be used to manage the software engineering projects. Some industries that make use of Waterfall methodology are Construction, It as well as software development. Waterfall methodology is recommended when time/cost are the constraints and scope and requirements are understood well.
The Waterfall method is not appropriate for BI projects. It is very difficult to get all the requirements at the beginning, and they may change during the project development.
Following are the five stages of waterfall Model:
- Analysis
- Design
- Implementation
- Testing
- Operation
A waterfall approach is appropriate for the projects that have specific guidelines to be satisfied as it needs completion of deliverables before moving on to the succeeding step. While Agile is a good fit for teams who wish to work rapidly, try out several directions, and start without actually knowing how the project will end up..
Agile is flexible and allows adaptation, experimentation, and changes in program in the project's later stages. The budget is typically more adaptable as a result. Waterfall is best suited for projects with a clear end objective.