PRACTICAL No.2
PRACTICAL No.2
PRACTICAL No.2
Title: Select relevant process model of define activities & related tasks set of
assignment project.
PROJECT(Library Management System)
Introduction:
Process development model
It is also referred to as a linear-sequential life cycle model. It is very simple to
understand and use. In a waterfall model, each phase must be completed before the
next phase can begin and there is no overlapping in the phases.
Waterfall Model - Design and Activities
In this Waterfall model, typically, the outcome of one phase acts as the input for
the next phase sequentially.
The following illustration is a representation of the different phases of the
Waterfall Model.S
The sequential phases in Waterfall model are −
● Requirement Gathering and analysis − All possible requirements of the system to
be developed are captured in this phase and documented in a requirement
specification document.
● System Design − The requirement specifications from first phase are studied in
this phase and the system design is prepared. This system design helps in
specifying hardware and system requirements and helps in defining the overall
system architecture.
● Implementation − With inputs from the system design, the system is first
developed in small programs called units, which are integrated in the next phase.
Each unit is developed and tested for its functionality, which is referred to as Unit
Testing.
● Integration and Testing − All the units developed in the implementation phase
are integrated into a system after testing of each unit. Post integration the entire
system is tested for any faults and failures.
● Deployment of system − Once the functional and non-functional testing is done;
the product is deployed in the customer environment or released into the market.
● Maintenance − There are some issues which come up in the client environment.
To fix those issues, patches are released. Also to enhance the product some better
versions are released.
Maintenance is done to deliver these changes in the customer environment.
Waterfall Model - Application
Every software developed is different and requires a suitable SDLC approach to be
followed based on the internal and external factors. Some situations where the use
of Waterfall model is most appropriate for:
● Requirements are very well documented, clear and fixed.
● Product definition is stable.
● Technology is understood and is not dynamic.
● There are no ambiguous requirements.
● resources with required expertise are available to support the product.
● The project is short.
Waterfall Model – Advantages
It is very simple to understand.
For implementation of small systems waterfall model is useful.
Clearly defined stages.
Well understood milestones.
Easy to arrange tasks.
Process and results are well documented.
Waterfall Model – Disadvantages
1. It is not useful for large projects.
2. It is very difficult to modify systems requirement if the middle of the
development process.
3. It is not suitable for projects in which requirement software are not clear
initially.