Question

For the following project pick the development process you would use (Iterative, Evolutionary, Agile) and explain why

a.) A small Accounting company website

b.) step tracker

c.) Flight instrument

d.) mobile app game

e.) a tax return submission system

Answer 1

Iterative, Evolutionary and Agile are well tested models for software development which have survived the test of time , but it is safe to say that some models are better suited for a particular situation than others.

Below listed are some examples of application and model of development best suited for its delivery.

1. Small Accounting company website : As the size of the company is small , and this might be the first time they are provisioning a website , Agile model of development will most suitable.One of the reason for selection of Agile is the stake holder might not be certain about their requirement , and may tweak the functionality.Agile provides us with flexibility to accommodate such changes with ease.
2. Step Tracker : As the Step tracker application is clear of the core functionality and requirements seem to be lock , we can use Evolutionary model of development , which would mean having a MVP(minimum viable product) ready and fine tuning it according customers.As it is a fitness app, user feedback is extremely important and we should incorporate it over different versions.
3. Flight Instrument :As these are legacy devices which have a clear core requirement and require minimal change over course of their life cycle , Iterative model is best suited in such instances.
4. Mobile App game : Gaming applications there is frequent chopping and changing of requirement to suit the stakeholders as well as the end users.We should go for Agile , as it provides robust system to handle any changes.
5. Tax Return Submission System : As the core requirement is clear and through out its life cycle it is going to witness minimal change , we should go for Iterative model.

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