Waterfall Model
A Linear and Sequential Approach to Software Developmen
Introduction
• The Waterfall Model is a linear and sequential approach to so
development. Each phase must be completed before the next o
with little to no overlap. It is characterized by distinct and non
overlapping phases such as Requirements Analysis, System D
Implementation, Integration and Testing, Deployment, and M
Phases of the Waterfall Mode
• 1. Requirements Analysis
• 2. System Design
• 3. Implementation
• 4. Integration and Testing
• 5. Deployment
• 6. Maintenance
Requirements Analysis
• - Objective: Capture all possible requirements of the system.
• - Activities: Communicate with customers, document requirem
• - Output: Requirements specification document.
System Design
• - Objective: Create the architecture and design of the system b
requirements.
• - Activities: Specify components, interfaces, data flows.
• - Output: System design document.
Implementation
• - Objective: Develop the actual code for the system according
specifications.
• - Activities: Code development, unit testing.
• - Output: Source code.
Integration and Testing
• - Objective: Ensure the system meets the specified requireme
• - Activities: Integration of components, system testing, accept
• - Output: Tested and validated system.
Deployment
• - Objective: Deploy the system to the production environmen
• - Activities: Installation, user training, system transition.
• - Output: Deployed system.
Maintenance
• - Objective: Fix issues, make improvements, and update the s
necessary.
• - Activities: Bug fixing, performance enhancements, system u
• - Output: Maintained and updated system.
Advantages
• - Simplicity and ease of use
• - Clear structure with specific deliverables
• - Thorough documentation at each phase
Disadvantages
• - Inflexibility in accommodating changes
• - Risk management issues
• - Late defect detection
Comparison with Other Mode
• - Waterfall vs. Agile
• - Waterfall: Best for projects with well-defined requirements
• - Agile: Best for projects with evolving requirements
• - Use cases and suitability
Conclusion
• - The Waterfall Model is a linear and sequential approach to s
development
• - Suitable for projects with well-defined and stable requireme
• - Key points: Structured, well-documented, but inflexible to c
