A Comparative Analysis of Software Development Methodologies

Abstract

Due to the advancement in technology, the operations of many organizations are automated in recent years. This is achieved using different softwares. Each software is developed using a particular method or a combination of two methods. The software development method adopted plays a significant role in the overall software development process. Nevertheless, most organizations and developers have difficulty in choosing the right software development methodology. This study discusses software development methodologies, different software development stages. It provides an analysis of various methodologies, highlights their strengths and drawbacks. It also examines the diverse methodologies in terms of suitability and when it is appropriate to use them.