There are two approaches to undertake and complete projects;

• Prototype approach
• Structured Approach

Prototype approach §

• Prototype = a model of a product or solution
• Prototyping = An interactive process to develo pa system or product. users and developers interact.
• Can be used for Larg scale = building a bridge or new skyscraper. Small Scale = completeing a website or a graphic design
• Involes four steps:
  1. Identify basic requirements
  2. Develop initial prototype
  3. User review
  4. Review and enhance the prototype (Steps 3 and 4 can repeat until the final prototype is agreed upon)

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Pros of Prototype Approach §

• User can see the model and be eable to talk about it
• Helps resolve discrepancies among users
• Gives users a feel for the final system
• helps determine technical feasibility
• Helps sell the idea of a proposed system

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Cons of Prototype Approach §

• Leads people to believe the prototype product will be the same as the final product
• Gives no indication of performance under operational conditions
• Leads the project team to forgo proper testing and documentation z

Structured Approach §

Traditional style of project management with stages which include; Initiation, Planning, Production, Monitoring and C losing.

The structured approach has 5 stages;

1. Initiation
   • What are the needs?
   • What is in place at the moment?
   • What is the cost?
   • Who will be using it?
   • Who will be developing it?
2. Planning
   • Develop the scope (what is involved in the project)
   • Select the planning team
   • Identify tasks and who will do them
   • Estimate resources needed for tasks
   • Estimate time and cost
   • Develop a schedule
   • Develop a budget
3. Production
   • Commence the tasks from the Planning Stage.
4. Monitering
   • Are we able to continue?
   • Who is behind in their work?
   • How do we fix problems?
   • Is there a problem wit the cost because a task if taking too long, unforseen
   • Costs have come up
5. Closing
   • Hardening over the finished product
   • Writing an evaluation of the project

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