Software Development Methodologies

Agile

A flexible software development approach that delivers software in small, iterative increments, emphasizing collaboration, customer feedback, and adapting to changing requirements.

Continuous Deployment (CD)

Automatically delivering tested code to production or to a staging environment.

Continuous Integration (CI)

The practice of frequently merging code changes from multiple developers into a shared repository.

DevOps

A cultural and technical approach that integrates software development and IT operations, emphasizing collaboration, automation, and continuous delivery.

Kanban

An Agile method that visualizes work on a board, tracking each task’s progress as it moves toward completion.

Lean Development

A software development approach based on lean manufacturing principles, focused on eliminating waste, maximizing value, and delivering faster through continuous improvement.

Minimum Viable Product (MVP)

The simplest version of a product that includes only its core features, released to early users to gather feedback and validate ideas before investing in full development.

Prototyping Methodology

An approach that creates early, simplified versions of an application so users can provide feedback and guide refinements before full development begins.

Rapid Application Development (RAD)

A software development approach that emphasizes quick prototyping and iterative feedback.

Scrum

An Agile framework that organizes work into short cycles called sprints, using defined roles and short frequent meetings.

Software Development Methodology

A structured approach to organizing and managing the phases of software development, guiding how teams plan, build, test, and deliver applications.

Sprint

A short, fixed period in Agile development during which a team works to complete a set of planned tasks and deliver a usable increment of the product.

V-Model

A software development approach that maps each development phase to a corresponding testing phase.

Waterfall

A software development approach where development phases occur sequentially, with each stage completed before the next begins.