IT DEVELOPMENT LIFE CYCLES


You are a senior systems development analyst working for a major technology service provider. Your chief information officer (CIO) has asked you to conduct an analysis and prepare a presentation on the differences in systems development life cycle methodologies. She has also asked you to recommend the model you feel is most suited to your organization.

Develop a 6–7 slide presentation, providing the advantages and disadvantages of each of the following models: 

Waterfall model.

V-shaped model.

Iterative model.

Spiral model.

Big Bang model.

Agile model.

At the end of the presentation, provide your recommended life cycle model, including the benefits and reasons why your organization should follow your recommendation. Then, submit your presentation in the courseroom for this assignment.

Note: See the assignment scoring guide to review the specific scoring criteria for this assignment.

Additional Requirements

Written communication: Ensure written communication is free from errors that detract from the overall message.

Length: 6–7 slides.

Format: Apply the formatting appropriate for a visual presentation.

Font type and size: Apply the font and font size appropriate for a visual presentation.

References: Cite at least three sources.