When the elements of waterfall model are applied in iterative manner, the result is the Incremental Model. In this, the product is designed, implemented, integrated and tested as incremental builds. This model is more applicable where software requirements are well defined and basic software functionality is required early.
In incremental model, a series of releases called 'increments' are delivered that provide more functionality progressively for customer as each increment is delivered.
The first increment is known as core product. This core product is used by customers and a plan is developed for next increment and modifications are made to meet the needs of the customer. The process is repeated.
ADVANTAGES OF INCREMENTAL MODEL IN SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
- It generates working software quickly and early during the software life cycle.
- Flexibility is more and less costly.
- Testing and debugging becomes easier during a smaller iteration.
- Risk can be managed more easily because they can be identified easily during iteration.
- Early increments can be implemented with fewer people.
DISADVANTAGES OF INCREMENTAL MODEL IN SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
- Each phase of an iteration is rigid and do not overlap each other.
- Problems may arise pertaining to system architecture because not all requirements are gathered up front for the entire software life cycle.
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