Agile Model | Waterfall Model |
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Iterative and incremental development | Sequential development |
Emphasizes adaptability and flexibility | Emphasizes planning and documentation |
Embraces change throughout the project | Changes are difficult to incorporate |
Collaborative approach with frequent communication | Limited collaboration and communication |
Project divided into small, manageable tasks (User Stories) | Project divided into distinct phases (Requirements, Design, Development, Testing, Deployment) |
Quick feedback and continuous improvement | Feedback received at the end of each phase |
Prioritizes customer satisfaction and user involvement | Limited customer involvement until the end |
Time and cost estimates are flexible | Time and cost estimates are fixed |
Suitable for dynamic and complex projects | Suitable for well-defined and stable projects |
Agile project management frameworks: Scrum, Kanban | No specific project management framework |