Answer to Question #257153 in Mechanical Engineering for mukul

Question

An Educational Institute requires a library management system and has contacted your firm. You have 25 programmers, out of which 18 are busy with other projects for the time being. The Institute intends to acquire library books and other equipment, which they want to interface with the computer system. The annual evaluation of the Institute is due soon, in which computerization initiatives are appreciated. (i) Create the process model that you think will be most appropriate for the following situation. Also, list your reasons for choosing the process model and any assumptions that you make. (ii) Assess three reasons not to choose Spiral Model (iii) Outline three reasons not to choose RAD Model

Answer 1

(i)

The best process model to use here is Agile software development method. The reason why this model is suitable in this situation is that it provides high quality products, focuses on business value and encourages transparency. It also encourages the participation of both users and other stakeholders hence helping in fine-tuning the requirements of the project. Besides, it also allows for changes to be made in the project just in case the system requirements keep on growing. Communication between different stakeholders also helps in eliminating guesswork and predicting cost and schedule of the project.

(ii)

1. The spiral model can not be used because it is very costly in terms of development.

2. The spiral model also relies on phases-wise development. If one phase fails the whole project is affected.

3. The spiral model can not be used because it will continue indefinitely making the project completion affected.