 Rapid Application Development (RAD)

´  Rapid Application Development
(RAD)

´  RAD is a type of incremental model.

´  In RAD model components are developed in parallel.

´  The developments are time boxed, delivered and then assembled into a working prototype

  Pros of RAD model:

´  Reduce development time.

´   Due to the reusability of the components and parallel development.

´  Quick initial review occur

´  The initial product is also tested, which helps in the creation of the final product. 

´  Encourage customer feed back

´  Encouraged customers to express their views about the proposed system.

´  Helped the researcher identify which areas needed modification and additions and implement the same on the prototype.

´  Reduce the overall project risk

´  Most of the programming components have already been tested it reduces the risk.

   

Cons of RAD

´  It can’t be used for smaller project.

´  Not all application is compatible with rad.

´  When technical risk is high it is not suitable.

´  If developer are not committed to delivering software on time rad project can fail.

´  Require high skill developer or designer.

´  Only the system which can be modularized can be used with rad.