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RAD Model

The RAD Model, developed by IBM in the 1980s and popularized by James Martin, focuses on rapid prototyping and user feedback to deliver high-quality software quickly. It consists of four phases: Requirements Planning, User Design, Rapid Construction, and Cutover, and is characterized by short development cycles and heavy user involvement. While it offers advantages like faster development and flexibility, it also has drawbacks such as the need for skilled developers and less scalability for large projects.

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RAD Model

The RAD Model, developed by IBM in the 1980s and popularized by James Martin, focuses on rapid prototyping and user feedback to deliver high-quality software quickly. It consists of four phases: Requirements Planning, User Design, Rapid Construction, and Cutover, and is characterized by short development cycles and heavy user involvement. While it offers advantages like faster development and flexibility, it also has drawbacks such as the need for skilled developers and less scalability for large projects.

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RAD Model (Rapid

Application
Development)
By Muhammad Ahmad Yousaf
Introduction

 Presented by: Muhammad Ahmad Yousaf.


 Roll No: 150
 Course: Software Engineering.
 Instructor: Mr. Ameer Hamza.
 University: Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan.
Introduction to RAD Model

 Definition: RAD is an adaptive software development model that


focuses on rapid prototyping and quick feedback over long
development cycles.
 Objective: Deliver high-quality software quickly by using iterative
development and user feedback.
 Key Features: - Short development cycles (typically 60-90 days).
- Heavy user involvement.
- Reusable components.
History of RAD

 Developed by: IBM in the 1980s.


 Popularized by: James Martin in 1991 through his book "Rapid
Application Development".
 Evolution: Introduced as a response to traditional Waterfall models,
which were slow and rigid.
Phases of RAD Model

1. Requirements Planning.
2. User Design.
3. Rapid Construction.
4. Cutover (Deployment).
Phase 1 – Requirements Planning

 Objective: Define project scope, objectives, and constraints.


 Activities: - Brainstorming with stakeholders.
- Identifying key functionalities.
- Setting priorities for development.
 Outcome: A clear project plan with defined goals
Phase 2 – User Design

 Objective: Develop prototypes with continuous user feedback.


 Activities: - Workshops with end-users.
- Iterative prototyping.
- Refining requirements based on feedback.
 Outcome: A prototype that meets user expectations.
Phase 3 – Rapid Construction

 Objective: Convert prototypes into working software.


 Activities: - Coding and testing in parallel.
- Reusing existing components.
- Continuous integration and testing.
 Outcome: A functional, tested system ready for deployment.
Phase 4 – Cutover (Deployment)

 Objective: Transition the system to production.


 Activities: - Final user training.
- Data conversion (if needed).
- System launch and post-deployment support.
 Outcome: Fully operational software in the live environment.
Advantages of RAD Model

 Faster development due to reusable components.


 High customer satisfaction (continuous feedback).
 Flexibility to adapt to changing requirements.
 Reduced risk (early issue detection).
 Better productivity (smaller teams, focused iterations).
Disadvantages of RAD Model

 Requires highly skilled developers (for rapid prototyping).


 Not suitable for small projects (high cost of modeling).
 Dependency on user availability (constant feedback needed).
 Less scalable for large, complex projects.
When to Use RAD Model?

 Projects with well-defined requirements.


 When time-to-market is critical.
 User involvement is possible throughout development.
 Suitable for small to medium-sized projects.
RAD vs. Traditional Models
(Waterfall, Spiral)
 Feature RAD Model Waterfall Model
 Flexibility High (Iterative) Low (Sequential)
 User Involvement Continuous Limited
 Timeframe Short (60-90 days) Long (Months-Years)

 Risk Lower (Early testing) Higher (Late testing)


Real-World Applications of RAD

 E-commerce platforms (quick UI/UX updates).


 Banking software (fast feature deployment).
 Healthcare systems (prototyping patient portals).
 Startups (MVP development).
Conclusion

 RAD is an efficient model for fast-paced projects.


 Best suited for projects requiring quick delivery.
 Success depends on user collaboration and skilled teams.
 Not ideal for large, complex, or budget-constrained projects.
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