Software Development Life Cycles and Methodologies

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Which SDLC model prioritizes user satisfaction and involves developing different sections of the program in parallel?

Rapid application development

What is a key characteristic of the Extreme programming agile model?

Development by a pair of programmers only

Which SDLC model has a clear structure and requires revisiting all stages to make a change?

Waterfall lifecycle

What is a distinguishing feature of the Spiral model SDLC?

Project termination if too risky

In which SDLC model are incomplete versions of the solution given to users for trial and user feedback used to generate improved prototypes?

Rapid application development

What is a common characteristic among all good algorithms as per the text?

'Inputs defined clearly - valid and invalid'

What is a key drawback of the Waterfall programming methodology?

Lack of flexibility

Which type of projects are best suited for the Agile methodology?

Small to medium projects with unclear initial requirements

What is a significant merit of Extreme Programming (XP) methodology?

Constant user involvement means high usability

Why is Rapid Application Development (RAD) suitable for small to medium, low-budget projects?

Focus on core features and reducing development time

In which type of projects would the Spiral methodology be most effective?

Large, risk-intensive projects with a high budget

What characteristic of Waterfall methodology makes it less suitable for projects with changing requirements?

No risk analysis

Learn about the stages in software development life cycles such as Analysis, Design, Development, Testing, and more. Understand the differences between Waterfall and Agile methodologies, including benefits and drawbacks.

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