Rapid Application Development (RAD)
INFORMATION
Rapid Application Development (RAD) is a form of agile software
development methodology that prioritises rapid prototype releases and
iterations. Unlike the Waterfall method, RAD emphasises the use of
software and user feedback over strict planning and requirements
recording.
Overview
The RAD agile framework
focuses primarily on rapid prototyping of software products, frequently
iterating based on feedback, and continuously releasing updated
versions of those products to the market.
RAD Principles.
The following principles relate to the RAD approach:
Fast development Iterative delivery Project broken into smaller segments Users closely involved.
Strengths:
Early visibility Greatly reduces manual coding Increases user involvement Possible fewer errors Possible reduced cost Shorter development cycles.Weaknesses:
Application is less efficient Application is not as precise Lack of control Possibly allows ad-hoic issues to creap in Reduced features.Downloadable reference material being added in due course.
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