Waterfall vs Agile
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Waterfall
Sequential Phases
Agile
Sprint
Cycle
Plan
Build
Test
Review
Deliver
Sprint 1
→
Sprint 2
→
Sprint 3
→
...
Iterative Cycles
Planning
Comprehensive upfront
Adaptive, just-in-time
Requirements
Fixed at start
Evolving backlog
Testing
After implementation
Continuous, each sprint
Delivery
Single release at end
Incremental every sprint
Change Response
Costly, formal process
Welcomed, re-prioritized
Risk
Discovered late
Identified early