The unified software development process, or unified process, is one of several methods used to develop software and applications. It can be applied to projects as big as an operating system release or as small as a computer science class project, and its wide variety of use is where the unified process derives its most usefulness.
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A formal definition of the unified process is “...a use-case-driven, architecture-centric, iterative and incremental development process framework...” (Software Development Magazine, online). One thing to note is that contrary to its name, the unified process is not strictly a process that must be followed. Instead, the unified process is a framework with steps that can be used to develop software, but can be customized depending on the project’s requirements and the type of software being developed. There are four primary phases of the unified process: inception, elaboration, construction, and transition.
The unified process places an emphasis on potential risk in the software, however, which is one aspect that sets it apart from other models. One whole phase of development, elaboration, is concerned partially with identifying potential problems with the software and developing solutions. This is done in order of severity, with the worst potential problems addressed early in the process.
Another important facet of the unified process is how it works as an iterative and incremental model. Throughout each of the four stages of the unified process, successive iterations of the project software, called increments, are released (Wikipedia). Each release contains a few new features or added functionality which slowly bring the system along in its development. This allows each fe...
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...vidual needs. The unified process is also ideal for large projects where individual components can be developed almost independently, and over time assembled into a final release. I would recommend using the unified process for most software development, but if the project calls for software where individual use cases are not ideal for testing, then perhaps another method should be used.
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The project is going I am working is almost in the finish stage it is going into the production phase means getting to the live so that the users can able to use the application. After the developing the total code it will go to the testing phase where the testers will check the code is working properly without any errors actually the testers task is to check the code and submit to the developers if they found any errors or mistakes or else they will send the code to the production phase to deploy in the server to check the application.
The Software Development Life Cycle is seldom used at my place of work. Unfortunately, recent developments in its use are deemed confidential. Due to this fact, this paper will examine in general terms one of the projects we are undertaking right now while at the same time attempting to maintain our confidentiality.
Another process activity useful for the prediction of changes is requirements-driven impact analysis or RIDA, for short. This analysis is used to pinpoint which software entities need to be altered in order to be able to implement a certain requirement (Lindvall, 1998). RIDA, which is conducted during the release planning phase, takes two variables into consideration. Firstly, there is the input, which refers to the existing complex system and the set of requirements. Secondly, there is the output, which represents the specific software entities that have to be changed to meet each requirement.
4. Explain why change is inevitable in complex systems and give examples (apart from prototyping and incremental delivery) of software process activities that help predict changes and make the software being developed more resilient to change.
... September). A gap analysis methodology for the team software process. In Quality of Information and Communications Technology (QUATIC), 2010 Seventh International Conference on the (pp. 424-429). Retrieved from Google Scholar database.
Because of complexity and the way it (project) is too long each team member is assigned a task, making code for each programmer not to be too long. Both unit and module testing are accomplished here by software developers. The computer language like C++, Java, Pascal, COBOL and other programming languages is used for coding. On receiving system design documents, the work is divided in modules and actual coding is started. Since, in this phase the code is produced so it is the main focus for the developer. This is the longest phase of the software development life
It is well known that the team work is far better than performing a task individually. Such kind of practice plays a very important role in software engineering. A lot of things can be achieved together with the combination of diversified people, as they input different tactics and skills so that the main objective of a certain mission can be accomplished appropriately. Even though teaming up and working for a project is essential and helpful; there exist some issues that could bring interruptions and conflicts in the team.
While developing a software many complex activities are required which in turn have dependencies along them. Large software projects require the involvement of programmers, documentation specialists, program managers, architects, database analysts, system analysts, , and trainers and last but not the least testers. Along with their independent responsibilities these persons are also responsible to maintain and keep a check on the software system quality as well.
He reviews the difficulties that lie with changes, implementation, communicating agile to general managers, the risk of false agile, decline to bureaucracy, and resolving persistent conflict of goals between teams at all organizational levels, and the way the organization runs from the top (Stephen Denning,
In our opinion, Phased development known and usually as product-oriented processes because the phased development process is sequence of mini project (series of sub-module are conducted parallel). Phased development process always using to develop software or system. In addition phased development usually always using for the big project to deliver. This process is to complete the project which can be said to be a big project and divide the work required by section to be completed faster. Based on the phased development framework can be seen every phase of the distribution is required to get the job done their part to ensure that the work is more organized and running smoothly. 2 or Phase 2 to Phase 3 and will be done in parallel. This matter is to complete the project faster. Often the process is repeated until the phase 3 where the process in phase 3 phase which is often no more last changer after the user reviews of the client but can be repeated until phase 5 if there is dissatisfaction with the client for a job until the client says the project has met the criteria they want. The example project for phased development is to develop system for Campus Management System KPTMKL. We give an example of this is a relatively large system to complete is develop Campus management system for students KPTMKL. This system is to enable students to refer their personal data, financial education, examination results and also the subjects taken by them. Next, to get all this information should be applicable to all the units work together as registration unit, ASAD unit, and financial unit and examination units. This process involves four parts to get the job ...
The system development life cycle, also know as the SDLC, is the process of designing and developing a system or software to meet certain requirements. (“System development life,”). This cycle involves many different phases, in which the system is planned, analyzed, designed, implemented, and tested. There are five major phases in the system development life cycle: systems planning, systems analysis, systems design, systems implementation, and systems security and support. Each of these phases has a particular responsibility and certain tasks are perfumed in each phase.
The Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) consists of phases used in developing a piece of software. It is the plan of how to develop and maintain software, and when necessary, replace that software. In 2007 during my hospital’s transition to a new software system, I was fortunate enough to be included in the process. I did not get involved until the implementation phase, but from then on, until now, I remain very active in the process. I decided to highlight the Waterfall Model of SDLC. The Waterfall Model is a “sequential development process” with each phase continuing in a line (McGonigle and Mastrian, 2012, p. 205).
Rational Unified Process (RUP) is an object-oriented and Web-enabled program development methodology. RUP would be taken like an online mentor that provides guidelines, templates, and examples for all aspects and stages of program development. RUP is a comprehensive software engineering tool that combine the procedural aspects of development (such as defined stages, techniques, and practices) with other components of development (such as documents, models, manuals, code, and so on) within a unifying framework.
... analyst, software engineers, programmers, and end users in the project design and development. Sense, there is no industry-wide SDLC, and organization can utilize any one, or a combination of SDLC methods that fits its organization model. The SDLC primary function is to provide a framework for the phases of a software development project from defining the functional requirements to the implementation phase. Regardless of the method chosen by the organization, the SDLC outlines the key essential phases, which can be depicted together or as separate entities. The model chosen by the organization should be based on the project. For example, some models are better designed for long-term projects, complex projects, while others more suited for short-term projects. The key to success in this process is that a formalized SDLC is utilized by the developers (Tipton, 2010)
The Unified Modeling Language is a standard language for specifying, visualizing, constructing, and documenting the artifacts of software systems, as well as for business modeling and other non-software systems. The key is to organize the design process in a way that clients, analysts, programmers and other involved in system development can understand and agree on. The UML provides the organization. The UML was released in 1997 as a method to diagram software design, by some of the best minds in object oriented analysis and design. It is by far the most exciting thin to happen to the software industry in recent years. Every other engineering discipline has a standard method of documentation. Electronic engineers have schematic diagrams; architects and mechanical engineers have blueprints and mechanical diagrams. The software industry now has UML.