Explore renowned SDLC methods, including Waterfall and Agile models in software development to design, develop, and maintain high-quality software.

Computer Science Bootcamp

Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) is a systematic approach followed in software development to design, develop, and maintain high-quality software. It is essential to understand various SDLC frameworks as they provide structured methodologies that help manage software projects efficiently, ensuring better planning, development, and delivery of software solutions. Some renowned SDLC methods include the Waterfall model, Agile methodology, Scrum, and others. In this module, we’ll start with the fundamentals and explore Waterfall and Agile approaches. We’ll then cover the short iterations, effective collaboration techniques, and essential project roles. Additionally, we’ll learn Agile requirements, estimation, planning, and implementation in various contexts. By the end of this module, we’ll acquire the required knowledge to choose the most appropriate process model to lead collaborative and efficient software projects using approaches like XP, SCRUM, Smart, and Kanban with proper planning and reviews.

Software Development Lifecycle Models

**(True or False)** Agile modeling is an academic theory and doesn’t work in practice.

(True or False) Agile modeling is an academic theory and doesn’t work in practice.

**(Select all that apply.)** Which options suit the Manifesto for Agile software development?

(Select all that apply.) Which options suit the Manifesto for Agile software development?

Both Incremental and Iterative Development


What is Agile software development based on?


What is Agile software development based on?

**(True or False)** If co-location isn’t possible for a project, Agile processes can’t be used.


(True or False) If co-location isn’t possible for a project, Agile processes can’t be used.

Once a work item has been completed, it can’t be discarded.

Earlier testing in an Agile project reduces the risk of failure.


Once a new work item is added to the list, it must be implemented in the very next iteration.


Risk of failure decreases in an Agile project as the project moves forward.

(Select all that apply.) Which statements regarding Agile methods are false?

(Select all that apply.) Which statements regarding Agile methods are false?

Let’s review what we’ve learned so far.

Why Does the Waterfall Process Model Not Work?

What Is Agile?

Short Iterations in Agile

Collaboration in Teams

Collaborating Roles

Agile Requirements

Estimating

Planning

Implementing Agile

Issues in Using Agile

Choosing the Most Appropriate Process Model

Conclusion

QUIZ: What’s Agile?