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Software Project Management Mandeep Kaur, Lovely Professional University

Notes Unit 5: Project Approach

CONTENTS
Objectives
Introduction

5.1 Project Approach
5.2 Technical Plans
5.2.1 Technical Documentation

5.3 Choice of Process Models
5.3.1 Water Fall Model
5.3.2 V-Process Model
5.3.3 Spiral Model
5.3.4 Prototype Model

5.4 Incremental Delivery
5.5 Summary
5.6 Keywords

5.7 Review Questions
5.8 Further Readings

Objectives

After studying this unit, you will be able to:
 Recognize technical plan

 Describe the process models
 Explain the incremental delivery

Introduction

The purpose of the project approach is to identify the project management methodologies that will
be used on the project. The approach should be based on the project management framework but
should also contain reference to and iterative development, or prototyping methodologies that will
be utilized. It is imperative to offer enough description of the approach but the description should
not be too detailed. It should also be noted here if no specific or a general approach will be used.

5.1 Project Approach

Approaches vary from highly planned and controlled to fast supple and adaptable. Traditional
approaches focus on predictability where as more fresh approaches prioritize flexibility to
changing environments and requirements, in order to maximize business benefits.
Approaches vary according to the amount of overlap between phases and how often and
rapidly they are carried out. There is no one right approach. A best approach should be

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