Question

explain what SDLC is and how it compares to RAD. Provide strengths and weaknesses of each and in what situations you would use either. My subject is Data Analytics

Answer 1

Rapid application development (RAD) is the shortest path of the Software development life cycle(SDLC).

Advantages of RAD

It is less stressful and easier in implementing the development phase.

Clients are well aware of the design and changes possible.

Weakness of RAD

Well modularized can be developed by this type of model.

It needs highly skilled and experienced labors.

Usage:

We can use RAD only when we have a strong technical team with well efficient coders and experience. If there is a good user support together with the development of the project.

Advantages of SDLC

Well efficient for larger projects with many complexities.

It involves well detailed and good documentation of steps.

Weakness of SDLC

It takes very long time.

Estimation of cost is difficult.

Usage:

We can use the SDLC for very large projects and if there is not much support from the users or clients. If all the requirements are completely known with less corrections.