Summary: Waterfall vs Agile

Factor
Waterfall
Agile

Project Type

Large, complex, regulated

Flexible, evolving, customer-driven

Requirements

Fixed upfront

Changing and iterative

Regulations

High (e.g., medical, aerospace)

Low to moderate

Risk Tolerance

Low (failure is costly)

Higher (changes are expected)

Time-to-Market

Longer, single release

Fast, continuous updates

Feedback Cycle

Minimal until the end

Frequent, throughout development

Waterfall vs. Agile in 60 Seconds

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Waterfall vs Agile in 60 Seconds

Optional: Agile vs. Waterfall Project Management

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Agile vs. Waterfall Project Management

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