Traditional Development

Traditional development techniques dictate that all requirements are discussed, documented and agreed in detail prior to commencing any development. Only once these requirements are agreed by all parties are technologies chosen, timescales and costs discussed and agreed and resources allocated.

This traditional style of development does have advantages for both parties, but also some drawbacks in a modern business culture.

Advantages

Predictable costs
Agreed final delivery
Enables resource planning
Documentation should enable any supplier to undertake development

Disadvantages

Lengthy and possibly costly initial consultation process
Limited exposure to results prior to final delivery
Substantial testing requirements
Inflexible; new requirements are more difficult to introduce

Adaptive Development

Infinity Software is well-versed in the consultation process that is essential to a traditional development approach. However, many businesses are unable to define their requirements in minute detail early on and might prefer to remain flexible. Your business and your requirements might be better suited to adaptive development methods.