Editing Web development (section)

== Traditional development methodologies ==
Debra Howcraft and John Carroll discussed a few traditional web development methodologies in their research paper:<ref name="Howcroft-2000" />

* '''Waterfall:''' The [[Waterfall model|waterfall]] methodology comprises a sequence of cascading steps, addressing the development process with minimal iteration between each stage. However, a significant drawback when applying the waterfall methodology to the development of websites (as well as information systems) lies in its rigid structure, lacking iteration beyond adjacent stages. Any methodology used for the development of Web-sites must be flexible enough to cope with change.<ref name="Howcroft-2000" />
* '''Structured Systems Analysis and Design Method (SSADM):''' [[Structured systems analysis and design method|Structured Systems Analysis and Design Method]] (SSADM) is a widely used methodology for systems analysis and design in information systems and software engineering. Although it does not cover the entire lifecycle of a development project, it places a strong emphasis on the stages of analysis and design in the hopes of minimizing later-stage, expensive errors and omissions.<ref name="Howcroft-2000" />
* '''Prototyping:''' [[Software prototyping|Prototyping]] is a software development approach in which a preliminary version of a system or application is built to visualize and test its key functionalities. The prototype serves as a tangible representation of the final product, allowing stakeholders, including users and developers, to interact with it and provide feedback.
* '''Rapid Application Development:''' [[Rapid application development|Rapid Application Development]] (RAD) is a software development methodology that prioritizes speed and flexibility in the development process. It is designed to produce high-quality systems quickly, primarily through the use of iterative prototyping and the involvement of end-users. RAD aims to reduce the time it takes to develop a system and increase the adaptability to changing requirements.
* '''Incremental Prototyping:''' Incremental prototyping is a software development approach that combines the principles of prototyping and [[Iterative and incremental development|incremental development]]. In this methodology, the development process is divided into small increments, with each increment building upon the functionality of the previous one. At the same time, prototypes are created and refined in each increment to better meet user requirements and expectations.