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In what circumstances would you recommend the use of Waterfall instead of Scrum as the framework for an agile development project?
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William Swansen has worked in the employment assistance realm since 2007. He is an author, job search strategist, and career advisor who helps individuals worldwide and in various professions to find their ideal careers.
"I rarely use waterfall because scrum accommodates the majority of the projects I have worked on. Additionally, my teams have been very familiar with scrum. However, the waterfall is useful when the project is small, the requirements are well defined, the product owner ensures there won't be any changes during the software development, and the outcome is predictable. Waterfall requires less overhead and therefore is more suitable for the type of projects I just described."
William Swansen has worked in the employment assistance realm since 2007. He is an author, job search strategist, and career advisor who helps individuals worldwide and in various professions to find their ideal careers.
An interviewer will ask this question to explore your knowledge of software development frameworks other than those already discussed. Even if you don't use anything other the agile and scrum, you should be aware of the different frameworks and development methodologies used so you can compare and contrast them. A broad knowledge of techniques used in your industry demonstrates your professionalism, skills, and overall qualifications for the job.
William Swansen has worked in the employment assistance realm since 2007. He is an author, job search strategist, and career advisor who helps individuals worldwide and in various professions to find their ideal careers.
"While scrum is the major framework I prefer when executing agile development projects, waterfall may be appropriate in certain circumstances. These include when the client requirement is simple, the project is small and well-defined, and I'm not anticipating any changes during the software development. Examples of these include upgrade projects and small, internal applications."
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