Method
As stated by the website (Oxforddictionaries.com, 2013), a method is a
certain systematic type of process to
achieve or to find a solution for something. According to (Audioenglish.net, 2007), a method is a way
of doing something especially in a methodical way with a logical arrangement.
Methodology
A methodology is described as planned sets of steps,
techniques and perspectives where it will aid the people in their research (Blurtit.com, 2013).
“A methodology sets out detailed requirements for quantifying the benefits of a
specific project” (Verified Carbon Standard.org, 2013).
Models and life cycle
The common life cycle models according to website (Levela.com, 2013) are:
- spiral model
- waterfall model
- V life cycle
- throwaway prototyping model
- evolutionary prototyping model
- incremental/iterative development
- reusable software model
- automated software synthesis
1. Sequential Methodology
2. Concurrency Methodology
Sequential Methodology
Waterfall Life cycle model
A waterfall life cycle model
follows a certain sequence, it is one of the most well knownlife cycle
modelsand it is also referred to as a “Linear sequential life cycle model”. In
a waterfall model each stage must be completed fully in order to continue with
the other stages. At the end of each stage the project is reviewed in turn to determine
if the project is in the right path thereby to assume whether or not to
continue the project (Paulgu.com, 2013).
Figure 1. Waterfall Lifecycle, Source (coleyconsulting.co.uk,
2013)
Concurrency Methodology
Spiral lifecycle model
It is sample of an
evolutionary model where it representsof each prototype iteration as a special
spiral (Softdevteam.com, 2013). According to the
website (Zone.ni.com, 2006), a aspiral model is another model
similar to the waterfall lifecycle model. In a spiral lifecycle model it
highlights the major issues that were identified in the earlier stages of the
development life cycle.
Figure 2. Spiral Lifecycle, Source (buzzle.com,
2013)
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