Features, Advantages & Disadvantages of a Methodology

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Features of a Waterfall Model


A waterfall model is easy to follow.
It can be implemented for any size project.
Every stage has to be done separately at the right time so you cannot jump stages.
Documentation is produced at every stage of a waterfall model allowing people to understand what has been done.
Testing is done at every stage.


Advantages of a Waterfall Model


A waterfall model helps find problems earlier on which can cost a business less than if it was found later on.
Requirements will be set and these wouldn't be changed.
As everything is documented a new team member can easily understand what's to be done.
Implementers have to follow the design accurately



Disadvantages of a Waterfall Model


If requirements may change the Waterfall model may not work.
Many believe it is impossible to make one stage of the projects life cycle perfect.
Difficult to estimate time and cost for each stage of the development process.
Constant testing of the design is needed.