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
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