# 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

Watch this for a very quick comparison.

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## Optional: Agile vs. Waterfall Project Management

Watch this for a more deep explanation and a really balanced comparison.

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