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Iterative methodologies

Traditional iterative methodologies follow a set of steps in a specific order but also allow for .

The most common iterative methodology is known as the 鈥waterfall model鈥:

The traditional waterfall method of analysis, design, implementation, testing, documentation, evaluation and maintenance

Iteration

If a development team choose to make use of an iterative methodology, they will repeat stages like design, implementation and testing regularly.

Design to Implementation to Testing flowchart. Testing loops back to Design.

Iteration can take place:

  • between stages
  • within stages