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Student 1 Hello, Thanks for this post. Reading the post, I must say that I have a better understanding of the waterfall and agile methodologies. Besides the information you have posted concerning each of the methodologies, I would also like to add that Agile and waterfall are two distinctive methodologies of processes to complete projects or work items. Agile is an iterative methodology that incorporates a cyclic and collaborative process. Waterfall is a sequential methodology that can also be collaborative, but tasks are generally handled in a more linear process. Although the two methodologies are different, they are also similar in that they help in producing software and, therefore, they help in achieving the final goal regardless of the stages they take. Thanks. Hello, I enjoyed reading your post because of how informative it is. You have compared and contrasted waterfall and agile methodologies very informatively. About agile methodology, I would like to add that it is based on short-term deadlines which encourage productivity and efficiency. Another advantage of agile methodology is that there is a lot of flexibility to change project direction and experiment with new directions. Furthermore, agile methodology is client-facing, which means that the team shares progress and incorporates feedback into the process. However, because team members are working on multiple phases at a time, there is potential for overlap or unnecessary effort spent on later stages if an early phase needs to be modified. Thanks.

Student 2 Hello, The post is well written and makes lots of sense in relation to software development methodologies. Following the agile methodology, your project will move through a series of cycles throughout the lifetime of the project. The development phase, review, feedback, and then approval of the work item – either yes or no. If yes, implement and complete the task. If no, record and make any necessary changes, track and adjust the backlog or prioritization to reflect the newly acquired knowledge, and then move onto the next task or sprint. Following the waterfall methodology is a simpler process of moving tasks through the phases of defining requirements, designing the implementation, implementing the work item, verification of implementation and quality assurance, and then maintenance of the feature in the end. Thanks. Hello, The way you have written the post makes it easy to have better and more understanding of software development methodologies especially agile methodology and waterfall methodology. Although agile methodology is advantageous, there are also some shortcomings. Deliverables in agile methodology are not a requirement to progress to the following phase. It can be harder to ensure the entire team is on the same page – especially if it is a large team with different departments. It also means that work can get lost or miscommunicated between team members, especially when people leave and join the team in the middle of the projects. Although this is a shortcoming on the side of agile, it is still one of the most preferred software development methodologies. Thanks.

Student 3 Hello, This is a very informative post in relation to the two popular software development methodologies – agile and waterfall methodologies. Agile and Waterfall are two well-known project management methodologies. Both of them are popular in software development but each is best suited for different types of projects. The main difference is that Waterfall is a linear system of working that requires the team to complete each project phase before moving on to the next one while Agile encourages the team to work simultaneously on different phases of the project. Selecting the right methodology for your projects will depend on preference and the nature of each project. Some projects require a more iterative process and others require a more sequential approach. Hello, I agree with you on what you have written about agile methodology and waterfall methodology. However, there is more important information about these two software development methodologies. Although agile methodology is seen as more advantageous than waterfall methodology, it provides a concrete plan of the project from start to finish. Additionally, with waterfall methodology, the team establishes project requirements early on, which can save time. Each phase of the project in the waterfall methodology requires a deliverable to progress to the next phase, making the workflow more structured. However, with waterfall methodology, you might not realize an issue with a phase until you have already progressed to the next one. This would mean going back through each phase and checking where the mistake or error occurred, which can be a timely process.

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Student 4 Hello, The post is concisely written in relation to software development methodologies. After reading the post, I comprehensively understand both methodologies. Agile methodology was developed as a response to Waterfall’s more rigid structure. As a result, it is a much more fluid form of project management. A software development project can take years to complete, and technology can change significantly during that time. Agile was developed as a flexible method that welcomes incorporating changes of direction even late in the process, as well as accounting for stakeholders’ feedback throughout the process. In Agile, the team will work on phases of the project concurrently, often with short-term deadlines. Additionally, the team, rather than a project manager, drives the project’s direction. Thanks. Hello, The post makes lots of sense because it concisely compares waterfall methodology and agile methodology. Waterfall is not as flexible as agile because each phase needs to be fully completed before moving on to the next phase. The project is also planned out ahead of time, making this management system ideal for teams with a clear vision of where they are headed from start to finish. Flexibility is built into the agile method. Agile values short bursts of work, which are called sprints. The method welcomes adapting to different directions, incorporating new information even at a later stage of the project. Agile and waterfall are two different management methodologies best suited for different types of projects. Thanks.

Student 5 Hello, The post makes impressive statements about the comparison between waterfall methodology and agile methodology. I would like to add that waterfall has a fixed timeline. The idea is that the start and finish of the project are already mapped out from the beginning. Agile is a lot more flexible and accounts for experimenting with different directions. Rather than a fixed timeline, the schedule adapts as the project progresses. The Agile Manifesto, an online document released in 2001 by a group of software developers, says team members are expected to, “deliver working software frequently, from a couple of weeks to a couple of months, with a preference to the shorter timescale.” Thanks. Hello, Thanks for a detailed comparison between waterfall and agile methodologies. In relation to client involvement, with waterfall methodology, once the end goal is established, Waterfall does not involve the client or project owner during the process, apart from specific check-ins or for deliverables. The course of the project is outlined from the start, so incorporating client feedback is not an ongoing part of the process. A fundamental part of Agile is including clients in the project development at every step. The Agile Manifesto states, “Our highest priority is to satisfy the customer through early and continuous delivery of valuable software.” Therefore, business owners are expected to be involved and give feedback to the software development team as they progress through the different phases of the project. Thanks.

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