Task: 1
qPublish an analysis table for each of the following software process models, as an individual post:
1.Incremental Model
2.Prototyping Model
3.Spiral Model
4.Extreme Programming
qSpecify 3 points for each criterion (i.e., characteristics, strengths, weaknesses, applicability) of the model.
Increment Modal
The incremental model uses a pre-defined set of multiple passes based on a set of requirements that are defined at the start of the project but which are implemented through a series of builds. The builds may be serial and/or partially overlapped in parallel.
The incremental model uses a pre-defined set of multiple passes based on a set of requirements that are defined at the start of the project but which are implemented through a series of builds. The builds may be serial and/or partially overlapped in parallel.
Characteristics | Strengths | weaknesses | Applicability |
Provide progressively more functional for the customer. | Each linear sequences produces deliverable “increments” that is similar to the increments produced by an evolutionary process flow. | When incremental model are used, basic requirement are addressed but supplementary features remain undelivered. | Staffs are unavailable for a complete implementation by the business deadline that has been established for the project. |
Combine elements of linear and parallel process flow. | Early increments can be implemented with fewer people. | Require active customer participation. | Core product is well received, additional staff can be added to implement. |
Applies linear sequences in a staggered fashion as calendar time progresses. | Increments can be planned to manage technical risks. | Requires good planning and design. | Modification at the core product to better needs of additional features and functionalists. |
Spiral Model
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The spiral model combines the iterative nature of prototyping with the controlled and systematic aspects of the waterfall model, therein providing the potential for rapid development of incremental versions of the software. In this model the software is developed in a series of incremental releases with the early stages being either paper models or prototypes. Later iterations become increasingly more complete versions of the product.
Characteristics | Strengths | weaknesses | Applicability |
Also a hybrid model that support process iteration | Risk reduction mechanisms are in place. | Costly. | Internal development of large systems. |
The process is represented as a spiral, each loop in the spiral representing a process phase. | Supports iteration and reflects real-world practices. | Requires expertise in risk evaluation and reduction. | For smaller projects, the concept of agile software development is becoming a viable alternative. |
Risk is explicitly taken into consideration. | Systematic approach. | Applicable only to large systems. | The US military has adopted the spiral model for its Future Combat Systems program. |
Prototyping Model
T The evolutionary model, like the incremental model, develops a product in multiple cycles. Unlike the incremental model, which simply adds more functionality with each cycle, this model produces a more refined prototype system with each iteration.
Characteristics | Strengths | weaknesses | Applicability |
Evolve to the actual system. | Stakeholders can have more understanding what is to be built when requirements are fuzzy. | Stakeholders unaware that the prototype is held together haphazardly. | Can be used as a stand-alone process model. |
Help to develop increasingly more complex versions of the software. | User is actively involved in the development. | Long-term maintainability. | It can also be used by end users to describe and prove requirements that developers have not considered. |
Can be animated. | Quicker user feedback is available for better solution. | Time consuming is considered when the documentation. |
Extreme Programming
E x Extreme Programming is a software development methodology which is intended to improve software quality and responsiveness to changing customer requirements. As a type of agile software development it advocates frequent "releases" in short development cycles, which is intended to improve productivity and introduce checkpoints where new customer requirements can be adopted. Extreme Programming improves a software project in five essential ways; communication, simplicity, feedback, respect, and courage. Extreme Programmers constantly communicate with their customers and fellow programmers.
Characteristics | Strengths | weaknesses | Applicability |
Pair programming - Ensures quality code. One programmer is thinking whether the approach will work, about testing, or ways to simplify the code while the other programmer writes the code. | XP allows you to focus on coding and avoid needless paperwork and meetings | Difficulty coordinating larger teams. | Extreme Programming (XP) was created in response to problem domains whose requirements change |
Simple design - Keep the design as simple as possible for the moment and don't add features that ar not needed for current functionality. | They can coordinate your schedule easier. XP creates working software faster, and that software tends to have very few defects. | Can result in a never-ending project if not managed properly. | XP was also set up to address the problems of project risk. If that system is a new challenge for your software group the risk is even greater. |
Small releases - There is a short time between versions. | For management, XP delivers working software for less money, and the software is more likely to do what the end users actually want. It cuts risk in a couple ways | Tendency to not document thoroughly. | XP is set up for small groups of programmers. Between 2 and 12, though larger projects of 30 have reported success. Your programmers can be ordinary |
