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The “Alternative” Models
Group: OTUB
Duncan Belser
Jose Ferreira
Sandra Hung
Brett Lake
Do Traditional SDLC Models
Work Today?
Answer: Not all the time
Why?
Traditional models are not flexible
Systems are too big and complex
Many players involved
i.e., 2,000+ people involved w/ MS Windows 2000
Rapidly changing technology
Time is critical (develop / implement / market )
Globalization
Alternative SDLC
Approaches
1. Extreme Programming Method
Kent Beck, 1996
Basic Practices:
Short development cycles Small code releases
Frequent testing
Customer stories
How it Works:
Requirements analysis – interview customers
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