{"id":6011,"date":"2021-09-07T10:20:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-07T08:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/serengetitech.com\/?p=6011"},"modified":"2025-10-28T10:43:22","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T09:43:22","slug":"traditional-sdlc-vs-rad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/serengetitech.com\/de\/business\/traditional-sdlc-vs-rad\/","title":{"rendered":"Traditional SDLC vs. RAD"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"eplus-Fi9NCi eplus-wrapper\">A software development life cycle (SDLC), also known as an application development life cycle, is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.majortests.com\/essay\/Research-Paper-On-Sdlc-Process-556219.html\">method<\/a> for designing, developing, testing, and delivering software. It is made up of a series of phases, each of which builds on the results of the previous one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-BC28B8 eplus-wrapper\">The SDLC is an essential component of any software project management process. Most of the time, the project management outcome is determined by the selected software development life cycle. Many SDLC models take a <a href=\"https:\/\/bioinfopublication.org\/files\/articles\/7_1_11_ACR.pdf\">methodical approach<\/a> to development, such as Traditional Software Development, while some do not, focusing instead on a fast and flexible approach.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image eplus-BcRORO\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-da8f23\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"502\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA1MDAgNTAyIiB3aWR0aD0iNTAwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjUwMiIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnNlcmVuZ2V0aXRlY2guY29tJTJGd3AtY29udGVudCUyRnVwbG9hZHMlMkYyMDIxJTJGMDklMkZwbmdlZ2ctNjktMS5wbmciIGRhdGEtdz0iNTAwIiBkYXRhLWg9IjUwMiIgZGF0YS1iaXA9IiI+PC9zdmc+\" data-spai=\"1\" alt=\"sdlc\" class=\"wp-image-6015\" style=\"width:297px;height:298px\"  \/><noscript data-spai=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"502\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/spai\/q_glossy+ret_img+to_auto\/serengetitech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/pngegg-69-1.png\" data-spai-egr=\"1\" alt=\"sdlc\" class=\"wp-image-6015\" style=\"width:297px;height:298px\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/spai\/q_glossy+ret_img+to_auto\/serengetitech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/pngegg-69-1.png 500w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/spai\/q_glossy+ret_img+to_auto\/serengetitech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/pngegg-69-1-480x482.png 480w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/spai\/q_glossy+ret_img+to_auto\/serengetitech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/pngegg-69-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/spai\/q_glossy+ret_img+to_auto\/serengetitech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/pngegg-69-1-12x12.png 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"eplus-VHzgQw wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-ee84c0\">Evolution of the SDLC<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-X8Gseu eplus-wrapper\">The SDLC has taken numerous shapes since the first software was created and continues to do so. This occurred primarily due to changing environmental conditions and, more recently, because of digital transformation. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roberthalf.com.au\/blog\/employers\/6-basic-sdlc-methodologies-which-one-best\">most popular<\/a> traditional Software Development Lifecycle models developed are Waterfall, Iterative, Spiral, and V-Shaped. All models developed during this time take a distinct approach to the application development process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-pkr3GM eplus-wrapper\">With the development of the digital workforce and&nbsp;agile operations, today's business demands have changed. Accordingly, the SDLC continued to evolve, emphasizing agility to decrease time-to-market by developing a minimum viable product whilst putting the client at the center of the project. Whereas the traditional SDLC model is still present, emerging models,&nbsp;such as rapid application development (RAD), are reshaping the design of modern businesses to incorporate agile procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-2Kn5pl eplus-wrapper\">When talking about the traditional SDLC, we often refer to the Waterfall approach because it is considered the earliest and most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roberthalf.com\/blog\/salaries-and-skills\/6-basic-sdlc-methodologies-which-one-is-best\">widely utilized methodology<\/a>. Rapid Application Development is one of the most recent models developed to address the drawbacks of the previous methodologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-rgCYjl eplus-wrapper\">Because of the many differences between Waterfall and RAD, the most appropriate methodology may be determined by various criteria. Let us look at when companies should use each of the two software development techniques.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-5fOvze eplus-wrapper\"><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"eplus-8XESsr wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-ee84c0\">Traditional SDLC \u2013 Waterfall<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-0h81U9 eplus-wrapper\">In the software development life cycle, the Waterfall model is used to design a system linearly and sequentially. This model is known as Waterfall because it advances in a systematic downward manner from one phase to the next. The output of one step is used as the input for the following one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-OfIIJW eplus-wrapper\">One of the model's key features is that each phase must be completed before the next one can begin, and the phases must not overlap. The sequential <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coursehero.com\/file\/70122677\/Waterfall-Modelpdf\/\">phases of the Waterfall model<\/a> are:<\/p>\n\n\n<ol class=\"eplus-RShjfh wp-block-list eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-7cfb05\">\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Requirement Gathering and Analysis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">System Design<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Implementation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Integration and Testing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">System Deployment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Wartung<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image eplus-JZOcDz\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-da8f23\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"832\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCAzMDc4IDI1MDAiIHdpZHRoPSIzMDc4IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjI1MDAiIGRhdGEtdT0iaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZzZXJlbmdldGl0ZWNoLmNvbSUyRndwLWNvbnRlbnQlMkZ1cGxvYWRzJTJGMjAyMSUyRjA5JTJGc2h1dHRlcnN0b2NrXzE5NDYyNTc1ODItYWktMS5wbmciIGRhdGEtdz0iMzA3OCIgZGF0YS1oPSIyNTAwIiBkYXRhLWJpcD0iIj48L3N2Zz4=\" data-spai=\"1\" alt=\"waterfall\" class=\"wp-image-6030\" style=\"width:549px;height:445px\" srcset=\" \" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript data-spai=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"832\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/spai\/q_glossy+ret_img+to_auto\/serengetitech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/shutterstock_1946257582-ai-1-1024x832.png\" data-spai-egr=\"1\" alt=\"waterfall\" class=\"wp-image-6030\" style=\"width:549px;height:445px\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/spai\/q_glossy+ret_img+to_auto\/serengetitech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/shutterstock_1946257582-ai-1-1024x832.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/spai\/q_glossy+ret_img+to_auto\/serengetitech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/shutterstock_1946257582-ai-1-480x390.png 480w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/spai\/q_glossy+ret_img+to_auto\/serengetitech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/shutterstock_1946257582-ai-1-768x624.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/spai\/q_glossy+ret_img+to_auto\/serengetitech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/shutterstock_1946257582-ai-1-1536x1248.png 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/spai\/q_glossy+ret_img+to_auto\/serengetitech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/shutterstock_1946257582-ai-1-2048x1663.png 2048w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/spai\/q_glossy+ret_img+to_auto\/serengetitech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/shutterstock_1946257582-ai-1-15x12.png 15w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/spai\/q_glossy+ret_img+to_auto\/serengetitech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/shutterstock_1946257582-ai-1.png 3078w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Waterfall model<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-bVZAVk eplus-wrapper\">As previously mentioned, phases do not overlap in the Waterfall model, which often leads to inflexibility, which can cause issues with the software development process because it does not offer feedback between the development phases.&nbsp; The requirements are&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/computer-science\/waterfall-methodology\" target=\"_blank\">fixed in stone from the start<\/a>. No newly found knowledge can be used to improve the requirement once the analysis has been completed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-5Qdrzl eplus-wrapper\">Similarly, once the design is complete, the analysis cannot be modified without significant consequences. Technology advances, requirements alter, and the individuals who previously approved the criteria have often moved on to better employment by the time a project is completed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-3jmh1o eplus-wrapper\">The Waterfall model is suitable for the following situations:<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-VPyGhQ wp-block-list eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-e47b0c\">\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Requirements are well-documented and well-defined.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">The definition of the product is consistent.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Technology is well-understood and unchanging.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">There are no unclear criteria.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">The product is supported by many resources with the necessary knowledge.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">The project is not long.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">The speed of project delivery is not a priority.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">The client does not want to be included in the development process but wants to be informed at the start and given a working product at the conclusion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-Dx1MCv eplus-wrapper\"><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"eplus-J3Nw0j wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-ee84c0\">Rapid Application Development<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-e0i2lc eplus-wrapper\">Rapid application development (RAD), also known as <a href=\"https:\/\/almbok.com\/method\/rapid_application_development\">rapid application building<\/a> (RAB), is a general term for adaptive software development approaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-QG2u6u eplus-wrapper\">RAD, in contrast to the previously mentioned Waterfall, emphasizes the use of software and user input. RAD represents a radical shift in software development and in how software is designed, built, and delivered. In a traditional SDLC, the finished product might take months \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/serengetitech.com\/de\/case-studies-and-client-testimonials\/how-rapid-application-development-platform-fiyu-in-combination-with-agile-methodologies-saved-2-years-in-development\/\">if not years<\/a> \u2013 to reach the consumer, which is in today\u2019s market often unacceptable. On the other hand, in rapid application development, the product is continually demonstrated to the user to provide the required input to help enhance it.<gwmw style=\"display:none;\"><\/gwmw><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-JgmHvD eplus-wrapper\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image eplus-vzMnV0\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-da8f23\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"786\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCAxODAwIDEzODIiIHdpZHRoPSIxODAwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjEzODIiIGRhdGEtdT0iaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZzZXJlbmdldGl0ZWNoLmNvbSUyRndwLWNvbnRlbnQlMkZ1cGxvYWRzJTJGMjAyMSUyRjA5JTJGc2h1dHRlcnN0b2NrXzE4ODMyNDUxMzItYWktMS5wbmciIGRhdGEtdz0iMTgwMCIgZGF0YS1oPSIxMzgyIiBkYXRhLWJpcD0iIj48L3N2Zz4=\" data-spai=\"1\" alt=\"rapid application development\" class=\"wp-image-6014\" style=\"width:454px;height:348px\" srcset=\" \" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript data-spai=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"786\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/spai\/q_glossy+ret_img+to_auto\/serengetitech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/shutterstock_1883245132-ai-1-1024x786.png\" data-spai-egr=\"1\" alt=\"rapid application development\" class=\"wp-image-6014\" style=\"width:454px;height:348px\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/spai\/q_glossy+ret_img+to_auto\/serengetitech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/shutterstock_1883245132-ai-1-1024x786.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/spai\/q_glossy+ret_img+to_auto\/serengetitech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/shutterstock_1883245132-ai-1-480x369.png 480w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/spai\/q_glossy+ret_img+to_auto\/serengetitech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/shutterstock_1883245132-ai-1-768x590.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/spai\/q_glossy+ret_img+to_auto\/serengetitech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/shutterstock_1883245132-ai-1-1536x1179.png 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/spai\/q_glossy+ret_img+to_auto\/serengetitech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/shutterstock_1883245132-ai-1-16x12.png 16w, https:\/\/cdn.shortpixel.ai\/spai\/q_glossy+ret_img+to_auto\/serengetitech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/shutterstock_1883245132-ai-1.png 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-NLOlaF eplus-wrapper\">Generally, RAD is suited for developing software that is <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Rapid_application_development\">driven by user interface requirements<\/a>. It is an agile project management strategy whose main advantage is fast project turnaround, making it an attractive choice for developers who prefer fast-paced environments.<gwmw style=\"display:none;\"><\/gwmw><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-hw8Z38 eplus-wrapper\">Apart from a shorter time-to-market, one of the most significant advantages of RAD is client involvement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-GFHvPf eplus-wrapper\">RAD emphasizes incremental and iterative delivery of functioning models to the client instead of following a rigid process model like the traditional SDLC. Consequently, the client receives a quick response and is involved throughout the development process. Unlike traditional methodologies, a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Rapid_application_development\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rapid prototype<\/a>&nbsp;allows the end-user to use the application and give feedback, rather than attempting to provide an abstract evaluation of an application the user never tried testing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-EzcTSb eplus-wrapper\">Some of the <a href=\"https:\/\/serengetitech.com\/de\/geschafts\/focus-on-real-business-values-in-software-development\/\">key benefits of rapid application development<\/a> are:<gwmw style=\"display:none;\"><\/gwmw><\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-cSVQ2q wp-block-list eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-abd56a\">\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Better quality. High-level collaboration is why software can be more usable and more focused on business problems significant to end-users.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Quick iterations that speed up delivery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Increased reusability of components.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">More projects completed on time and <a href=\"https:\/\/serengetitech.com\/de\/geschafts\/elements-of-rad-cost-benefits-analysis\/\">within budget<\/a>. By developing incremental units, the chances for more significant failures are reduced to a minimum.<gwmw style=\"display:none;\"><\/gwmw><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Flexibility. With rapid application development, developers can more easily make the required adjustments during the development phase.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-1csxuJ eplus-wrapper\">Like every other SDLC, Rapid Application Development is beneficial only in certain situations. Some of them are:<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-cyt8De wp-block-list eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-8ce143\">\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">When a system needs to be built in a short amount of time (e.g., 2-3 months).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">When the specifications are known.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">When the client wants to be involved throughout the whole life cycle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">When it is necessary to build a system that can be modularized in a short amount of time (e.g., 2-3 months).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">When the budget allows for the hiring of modelers and the purchase of automated code generation technologies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-rG7W2P eplus-wrapper\">Following the above-mentioned situations, the RAD model is not suitable in the following cases:<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-djitNL wp-block-list eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-870e97\">\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">The client does not want to be included in the development process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Lack of technically strong team members for business requirements identification and highly-skilled developers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">The existing system is not scalable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">The project is large and unique \u2013 the RAD model is based on prebuilt components. In the case of a unique project, there is the possibility that these components will not be able to be used, which is why the time-to-market will not be accelerated.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"eplus-XM7DaH wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-ee84c0\">What to choose<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-4g7bQK eplus-wrapper\">It is imperative to select the appropriate model for building a software product or application because the entire product development and testing activities are carried out based on the model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-XEf7ac eplus-wrapper\">The first notion you should keep in mind is that each method is suited for different projects, requirements, and settings. For example, choose Waterfall if you manage a simple and easy project with needs that do not have to be altered. On the other hand, if you have a project that needs to be done quickly while maintaining its quality, and there is a possibility of requirement changes during the development, choose RAD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-5hCPt4 eplus-wrapper\">If we sum up all the above information in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.geeksforgeeks.org\/software-engineering-rad-model-vs-traditional-sdlc\/\">one table, we get the follo<\/a><a>wing<\/a><a href=\"#_msocom_1\">:<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"eplus-Z46BgV wp-block-columns eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex eplus-styles-uid-3df581\">\n<div class=\"eplus-OPTJfz wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\"><figure class=\"eplus-LxL6N2 is-style-stripes wp-block-table eplus-wrapper eplus-styles-uid-ee84c0\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Traditional SDLC<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>RAD                     <\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Stages are well-defined.<\/td><td>Stages are not well-defined.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>App development is done in an inflexible <br>and linear direction.<\/td><td>Because the technique is iterative,<br>different phases of app development<br>may be evaluated and repeated.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Prototyping is difficult.<\/td><td>Prototyping is a standard part <br>of the development.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>It is mandatory to know all the requirements<br>before starting the project.<\/td><td>It is not necessary to know <br>all requirements.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Changes are difficult to implement.<\/td><td>Easy to accommodate changes.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Extensive documentation is necessary.<\/td><td>Minimal documentation is required.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Roles are strictly defined.<\/td><td>Small teams can be assigned to<br>individual models.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Recommended for projects with a<br>longer development cycle with high costs.<\/td><td>Suitable for shorter projects. <br>Low maintenance cost.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Linear and predictive.<\/td><td>Incremental and iterative.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Elements are not reusable and <br>have to be designed from scratch.<\/td><td>Use of predefined components that are<br>already tested and ready-to-use.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-HmIRtU eplus-wrapper\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-3Hf31A eplus-wrapper\"><gwmw style=\"display:none;\"><\/gwmw><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-U4IS2H eplus-wrapper\"><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With the development of the digital workforce and agile operations, today's business demands have changed. Accordingly, the traditional SDLC continued to evolve, emphasizing agility to decrease time-to-market by developing a minimum viable product whilst putting the client at the center of the project. Whereas the traditional SDLC software development model is still present, models such as rapid application development (RAD), are reshaping the design of modern businesses to incorporate agile procedures.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":6013,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"With traditional SDLC, the finished product might take months to reach the consumer. 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