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Rapid Application Development (Rad)

The Rapid Application Development (RAD) model was proposed by IBM in the 1980s as an incremental process model with extremely short development cycles. It involves requirements gathering, analysis, design, construction, and deployment in iterative cycles. Key features include powerful tools, modular design, parallel development by teams, reuse of components, continuous integration and testing, and frequent user feedback loops.

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Rapid Application Development (Rad)

The Rapid Application Development (RAD) model was proposed by IBM in the 1980s as an incremental process model with extremely short development cycles. It involves requirements gathering, analysis, design, construction, and deployment in iterative cycles. Key features include powerful tools, modular design, parallel development by teams, reuse of components, continuous integration and testing, and frequent user feedback loops.

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RAPID APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT(RAD)

The Rapid Application Development Model was first proposed by IBM in the 1980s. The RAD model is a type
of incremental process model in which there is extremely short development cycle. When the requirements
are fully understood and the component-based construction approach is adopted then the RAD model is
used. Various phases in RAD are Requirements Gathering, Analysis and Planning, Design, Build or
Construction, and finally Deployment.
RAPID APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT(RAD)

The critical feature of this model is the use of powerful development tools and techniques. A software
project can be implemented using this model if the project can be broken down into small modules wherein
each module can be assigned independently to separate teams. These modules can finally be combined to
form the final product. Development of each module involves the various basic steps as in the waterfall
model i.e. analyzing, designing, coding, and then testing, etc. as shown in the figure. Another striking
feature of this model is a short time span i.e. the time frame for delivery(time-box) is generally 60-90 days.
RAPID APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT(RAD)
Multiple teams work on developing the software system using RAD model parallelly.
This model consists of 4 basic phases:
Requirements Planning –

. User Involvement: RAD begins with active involvement of end users,


stakeholders, and developers. This ensures a clear understanding of user
requirements and expectations.
• Initial Planning: The project scope and objectives are defined. High-level
requirements are identified, and the project is divided into smaller
components or modules.
Quick Design and Prototyping:
• Prototyping: A prototype of the software is developed based on the initial
requirements. This prototype is a working model of the system that allows
stakeholders to interact with it and provide feedback.
• User Evaluation: End users and stakeholders review the prototype and
provide feedback on functionality, design, and user interface. This feedback
is crucial for refining and enhancing the system.
Construction of Components:
• Parallel Development: Different teams work on different components
or modules simultaneously. This parallel development approach
accelerates the development process.
• Reusable Components: Developers often leverage pre-existing
components or libraries to expedite development
Integration and Testing:
• Continuous Integration: As components are developed, they are
integrated into the evolving system. This ensures that the different
parts of the application work together seamlessly.
• Unit Testing and Integration Testing: Testing is performed at both
the individual component level (unit testing) and when integrating these
components (integration testing). This helps identify and rectify any
issues early in the development process.
Client Evaluation and Feedback:
• User Feedback Loop: After each iteration (which can be as short as a few
weeks), the client reviews the progress and provides feedback. This feedback
is used to refine and update the system.
Repeat Steps 2-5:
• The steps of quick design, prototyping, construction, integration, testing, and
client evaluation are repeated in successive iterations.
Final Deployment:
• Stabilization Phase: In later iterations, the focus shifts towards polishing the
system, fixing bugs, and ensuring stability.
• Deployment: Once the client is satisfied with the product, it is deployed for use.
Advantages:
1. Rapid Development: RAD allows for faster development cycles, which
is especially beneficial for projects with tight schedules.
2. User Involvement: It encourages active involvement of users and
stakeholders throughout the development process, leading to a system
that meets their expectations.
3. Flexible and Adaptable: The iterative nature of RAD allows for
changes and improvements to be easily incorporated based on
feedback.
Challenges:
1. Requires Skilled Team: RAD requires experienced and skilled
developers who are capable of rapidly producing high-quality code.
2. Dependency on User Availability: Requires continuous availability of
users for feedback, which may not always be feasible.
3. Not Suitable for All Projects: RAD is best suited for projects where
requirements are well-understood and the technology stack is
well-known.
The RAD model is particularly effective for projects where user
involvement, rapid development, and quick delivery of software are
critical factors. It's widely used in scenarios like web application
development, e-commerce systems, and certain types of enterprise
software.

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