SourceSparkTech Agile vs Waterfall Guide
Compare Agile and Waterfall methodologies to choose the best approach for your software project
Why SourceSparkTech for Methodology Selection?
We help you pick the right process to match your project's needs, team, and timeline
Flexibility
Agile adapts to changes, Waterfall provides structure
Risk Reduction
Agile catches issues early, Waterfall has clear milestones
Stakeholder Involvement
Agile continuous feedback, Waterfall defined deliverables
Predictability
Waterfall for fixed scope, Agile for evolving requirements
Team Collaboration
Agile promotes cross-functional teams
Quality Assurance
Agile continuous testing, Waterfall end-phase testing
Agile vs Waterfall: What We Cover
Detailed comparison to help you choose
Agile Advantages
Flexibility, early feedback, faster delivery
Agile Disadvantages
Less predictable, requires experienced team
Waterfall Advantages
Clear structure, predictable costs and timelines
Waterfall Disadvantages
Inflexible, late testing, higher risk of failure
When to Choose Agile
Uncertain requirements, evolving needs, complex projects
When to Choose Waterfall
Fixed requirements, regulatory projects, clear scope
Our Methodology Selection Process
Step-by-step to recommend Agile or Waterfall
Assess Requirements Stability
Fixed vs evolving needs
Evaluate Team Experience
Agile requires collaboration skills
Consider Stakeholder Involvement
Agile needs frequent input
Analyze Budget & Timeline
Waterfall for fixed budgets
Recommend Hybrid
When needed, combine both
Implementation Plan
Tailor methodology to your project