what are the
differences
between agile and
waterfall ?
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UIUX Designer
Agile
Agile methodology is a project management
approach, particularly popular in software
development, that emphasizes iterative,
incremental development and collaboration.
It breaks projects into smaller, manageable
units (sprints) and encourages flexibility,
responsiveness to change, and continuous
improvement.
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Waterfall
The Waterfall methodology is a sequential
project management approach where each
phase must be completed before the next can
begin. It's a traditional, structured method that
emphasizes clear planning, detailed
documentation, and a linear progression of
work.
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Agile VS Waterfall
Project Management Project Management
Project scope
Changes can be made Waterfall performs well
well in advance with time when the scope is well
and within the budget. known in advance, and
Agile works well contract terms limit
even if the scope is not changes.
defined in advance.
Teams
Agile intends small or mid- Waterfall involves large
sized dedicated teams teams. It decreases
with high coordination. coordination among team
members.
Customers
Agile allows customers to Waterfall requires
be available throughout customers to be available
the project. only at milestone.
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Agile VS Waterfall
Project Management Project Management
Features prioritization
Features are prioritized Features are not
and iussues are resolved prioritized. It leads to
according to priorities. It either complete success or
increase funding efficiency complete failure.
and evades complete
failures.
Feasibility
Agile project management Waterfall project
looks better when it is management does not
feasible. depend on its feasibility.
Funding
Agile works extremely well Waterfall works well by
by increasing funding reducing fixed funding
efficiency. throgh up-front contracts.
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