{"id":37735,"date":"2026-04-17T05:04:27","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T05:04:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smartdev.com\/?post_type=glossary&#038;p=37735"},"modified":"2026-04-17T06:50:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T06:50:08","slug":"waterfall-development","status":"publish","type":"glossary","link":"https:\/\/smartdev.com\/kr\/glossary-waterfall-development\/","title":{"rendered":"Waterfall Development"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"fws_69e50d607a80f\"  data-column-margin=\"default\" data-midnight=\"dark\"  class=\"wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row\"  style=\"padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; \"><div class=\"row-bg-wrap\" data-bg-animation=\"none\" data-bg-animation-delay=\"\" data-bg-overlay=\"false\"><div class=\"inner-wrap row-bg-layer\" ><div class=\"row-bg viewport-desktop\"  style=\"\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row_col_wrap_12 col span_12 dark left\">\n\t<div  class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col no-extra-padding inherit_tablet inherit_phone flex_gap_desktop_10px\"  data-padding-pos=\"all\" data-has-bg-color=\"false\" data-bg-color=\"\" data-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-animation=\"\" data-delay=\"0\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"vc_column-inner\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TLDR\"><\/span>\uc694\uc57d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW151370642 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW151370642 BCX4\">Waterfall Development<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW151370642 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW151370642 BCX4\"> is a linear <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW151370642 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW151370642 BCX4\">software development <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW151370642 BCX4\">methodology<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW151370642 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW151370642 BCX4\"> where projects progress through sequential phases such as requirements, design, development, testing, and deployment. In <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW151370642 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW151370642 BCX4\">IT Outsourcing (ITO)<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW151370642 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW151370642 BCX4\">, the Waterfall model is widely used when requirements are clearly defined, scope is fixed, and businesses need predictable timelines, costs, and deliverables.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW151370642 BCX4\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-37736 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/smartdev.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Waterfall-Development.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1440\" height=\"810\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/smartdev.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Waterfall-Development.png 1440w, https:\/\/smartdev.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Waterfall-Development-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/smartdev.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Waterfall-Development-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/smartdev.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Waterfall-Development-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/smartdev.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Waterfall-Development-18x10.png 18w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1440px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1440\/810;\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Waterfall_Development\"><\/span>What Is Waterfall Development?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"divider-wrap\" data-alignment=\"default\"><div style=\"height: 25px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_video_widget wpb_content_element vc_clearfix   vc_video-aspect-ratio-916 vc_video-el-width-30 vc_video-align-center\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpb_video_wrapper\"><iframe title=\"Waterfall Development in 30 Seconds\" width=\"174\" height=\"309\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mJSOCXMUPb4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"divider-wrap\" data-alignment=\"default\"><div style=\"height: 25px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Waterfall Development<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> (also known as the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Waterfall model<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">) is a structured approach to the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> where each project phase is completed before the next begins. The methodology follows a logical flow from planning to delivery, ensuring each stage has defined outputs and approval checkpoints.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The typical <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Waterfall development process<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> includes requirements analysis, system design, implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance. Because each phase depends on the completion of the previous stage, the model prioritizes detailed planning and documentation early in the project lifecycle.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">~ \uc548\uc5d0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> ITO environments<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">, Waterfall Development helps align business stakeholders and outsourcing vendors around clearly defined project scope, technical specifications, and expected outcomes. This reduces ambiguity and creates a structured delivery framework that supports long-term planning and resource allocation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Compared to iterative methodologies, the Waterfall model emphasizes predictability, making it particularly useful for enterprise systems, legacy modernization, and projects with stable requirements.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"fws_69e50d607b325\"  data-column-margin=\"default\" data-midnight=\"dark\"  class=\"wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row\"  style=\"padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; \"><div class=\"row-bg-wrap\" data-bg-animation=\"none\" data-bg-animation-delay=\"\" data-bg-overlay=\"false\"><div class=\"inner-wrap row-bg-layer\" ><div class=\"row-bg viewport-desktop\"  style=\"\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row_col_wrap_12 col span_12 dark left\">\n\t<div  class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col no-extra-padding inherit_tablet inherit_phone flex_gap_desktop_10px\"  data-padding-pos=\"all\" data-has-bg-color=\"false\" data-bg-color=\"\" data-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-animation=\"\" data-delay=\"0\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"vc_column-inner\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t<h3 id=\"what-are-the-benefits-of-the-agile-development-methodology\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Waterfall_Development_Matters_for_Businesses\"><\/span>Why Waterfall Development Matters for Businesses?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>For organizations outsourcing software development, the Waterfall methodology provides a reliable structure for managing scope, cost, and delivery timelines.<br \/>\nKey business advantages of Waterfall Development include:<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"1923\"><strong data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"1923\">1. Enhanced Project Planning and Clarity<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div class=\"Message_messageTextContainer__w64Sc\">\n<div class=\"Message_selectableText__SQ8WH\">\n<div class=\"Markdown_markdownContainer__Tz3HQ\">\n<div class=\"Prose_prose__7AjXb Prose_presets_prose__H9VRM Prose_presets_theme-hi-contrast__LQyM9\">\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW65127387 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW65127387 BCX4\">A well-constructed project roadmap clarifies the entire project lifecycle. It helps stakeholders and teams visualize the project&#8217;s scope and phases from start to finish. This allows for proactive planning, resource allocation, and risk mitigation.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h4 data-start=\"2042\" data-end=\"2079\"><strong data-start=\"2042\" data-end=\"2079\">2. <span class=\"TextRun SCXW110477806 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110477806 BCX4\">Improved Communication and Collaboration<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<div class=\"Message_messageTextContainer__w64Sc\">\n<div class=\"Message_selectableText__SQ8WH\">\n<div class=\"Markdown_markdownContainer__Tz3HQ\">\n<div class=\"Prose_prose__7AjXb Prose_presets_prose__H9VRM Prose_presets_theme-hi-contrast__LQyM9\">\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW248916403 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW248916403 BCX4\">Roadmaps <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW248916403 BCX4\">\uc81c\uacf5\ud558\ub2e4<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW248916403 BCX4\"> a centralized view of the project that can be shared with internal teams, external partners, and clients. This improves communication, keeps everyone on the same page, and reduces the risk of misalignment.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h4 data-start=\"2218\" data-end=\"2247\"><strong data-start=\"2218\" data-end=\"2247\">3. Tracking Progress and Adjusting Plans<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div class=\"Message_messageTextContainer__w64Sc\">\n<div class=\"Message_selectableText__SQ8WH\">\n<div class=\"Markdown_markdownContainer__Tz3HQ\">\n<div class=\"Prose_prose__7AjXb Prose_presets_prose__H9VRM Prose_presets_theme-hi-contrast__LQyM9\">\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW37709382 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW37709382 BCX4\">With a roadmap, businesses can track project progress in real-time and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW37709382 BCX4\">make adjustments<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW37709382 BCX4\"> as necessary. By referencing the milestones and timelines in the roadmap, project managers can <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW37709382 BCX4\">\uc2dd\ubcc4\ud558\ub2e4<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW37709382 BCX4\"> when things are veering off course and implement corrective actions.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h4 data-start=\"2349\" data-end=\"2383\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong data-start=\"2349\" data-end=\"2383\">4. Facilitates Decision-Making<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"2385\" data-end=\"2476\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW167649898 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW167649898 BCX4\">By offering a structured view of the project, a roadmap helps decision-makers evaluate potential risks and bottlenecks. It can guide decisions about resource allocation, timelines, and scope adjustments, ensuring that all decisions align with the project\u2019s ultimate goals.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"fws_69e50d607b625\"  data-column-margin=\"default\" data-midnight=\"dark\"  class=\"wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row\"  style=\"padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; \"><div class=\"row-bg-wrap\" data-bg-animation=\"none\" data-bg-animation-delay=\"\" data-bg-overlay=\"false\"><div class=\"inner-wrap row-bg-layer\" ><div class=\"row-bg viewport-desktop\"  style=\"\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row_col_wrap_12 col span_12 dark left\">\n\t<div  class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col no-extra-padding inherit_tablet inherit_phone flex_gap_desktop_10px\"  data-padding-pos=\"all\" data-has-bg-color=\"false\" data-bg-color=\"\" data-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-animation=\"\" data-delay=\"0\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"vc_column-inner\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_Waterfall_Development_Work\"><\/span>How Does Waterfall Development Work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW202612940 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW202612940 BCX4\">\uadf8\ub9cc\ud07c <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW202612940 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW202612940 BCX4\">Waterfall SDLC model<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW202612940 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW202612940 BCX4\"> divides software delivery into structured phases that follow a logical sequence.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW202612940 BCX4\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>1. <span class=\"TextRun SCXW233817350 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW233817350 BCX4\">Requirements Analysis<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW253891736 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW253891736 BCX4\">Project stakeholders define business goals, functional requirements, technical constraints, and expected deliverables. This phase <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW253891736 BCX4\">establishes<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW253891736 BCX4\"> the foundation for the entire project.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h4>2. System Design<\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW78078537 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW78078537 BCX4\">Based on approved requirements, technical teams design system architecture, database structures, integrations, and workflows needed to build the solution.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h4>3. <span class=\"TextRun SCXW12723959 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW12723959 BCX4\">\uac1c\ubc1c<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW86891941 BCX4\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW14616503 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW14616503 BCX4\">Software engineers implement the solution according to the design specifications and documented requirements.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h4>4. Testing<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"6609\" data-end=\"7039\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW89822522 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW89822522 BCX4\">Quality assurance teams verify that the software meets defined requirements and performs reliably across different conditions.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h4>5. Deployment<\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW123645384 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123645384 BCX4\">The completed solution is released to the production environment or delivered to end users.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h4>6. <span class=\"TextRun SCXW229113026 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW229113026 BCX4\">\uc720\uc9c0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW229113026 BCX4\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW254912822 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW254912822 BCX4\">After deployment, the system is <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW254912822 BCX4\">monitored<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW254912822 BCX4\"> and updated to ensure performance, security, and long-term usability.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Should_Businesses_Use_Waterfall_Development\"><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW189224595 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW189224595 BCX4\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">When Should Businesses Use Waterfall Development?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Waterfall Development is most effective when project scope and requirements can be clearly defined before development begins.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Businesses typically choose the Waterfall model when:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:&#091;8226&#093;,&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Requirements are stable and unlikely to change significantly<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:&#091;8226&#093;,&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The project scope can be fully documented early in the planning phase<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:&#091;8226&#093;,&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Budget and timeline must be determined in advance<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:&#091;8226&#093;,&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Regulatory compliance requires structured documentation and approvals<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" 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data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:&#091;8226&#093;,&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">System integrations and dependencies are predictable<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Common applications include enterprise software development, government platforms, financial systems, healthcare applications, infrastructure software, and large-scale digital transformation initiatives.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Waterfall is particularly suitable for ITO engagements where clear scope alignment supports efficient vendor collaboration and predictable delivery outcomes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Waterfall_Development_vs_Agile_Development\"><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW57887304 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW57887304 BCX4\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">Waterfall Development vs. Agile Development<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%;\"><strong>\uce21\uba74<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%;\"><strong>Waterfall Development<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%;\"><strong>Agile Development<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%;\">\uc811\uadfc\ud558\ub2e4<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%;\" data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Linear, step-by-step process<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%;\" data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Iterative, cycle-based process<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%;\">Requirements<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%;\" data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Defined at the beginning<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%;\" data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Evolve during the project<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%;\">Flexibility<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%;\" data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Low<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%;\" data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">High<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%;\">Delivery<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%;\" data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">One complete release<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%;\" data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Multiple smaller releases<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%;\">Client Involvement<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%;\" data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">At key milestones<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%;\" data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Continuous collaboration<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%;\">Planning<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%;\" data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Detailed upfront planning<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%;\" data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Adaptive planning<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%;\">Best Fit<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%;\" data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Stable scope, clear goals<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%;\" data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Changing needs, evolving ideas<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"541\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Related_Terms\"><\/span>Other Related Terms<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4>1. Scrum Framework<\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW132841151 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW132841151 BCX4\">A popular Agile framework that organizes development into short, time-boxed iterations called sprints. Scrum promotes frequent feedback, cross-functional collaboration, and ongoing refinement, offering a flexible alternative to the linear structure of Waterfall Development.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h4>2. Agile Development<\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW58874138 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW58874138 BCX4\">An iterative software development approach that focuses on continuous feedback, flexibility, and incremental delivery. 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