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Typical Software Lifecycle Models
Different industries and projects adopt specific lifecycle models based on their goals, risk tolerance, and team structure. The most widely used models are explained in this chapter.
The Waterfall Model
The Waterfall Model is one of the earliest and most widely recognised software lifecycle models. It follows a linear sequence of stages where each phase must be completed before the next begins [1].
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Royce, W. W. (1970). Managing the development of large software systems. Proceedings of IEEE WESCON
