The traditional way to build software, used by companies big and small, is commonly known as “The Waterfall”. There are many variants, but it typically begins with a detailed planning phase, where the end product is carefully thought through, designed, and documented in great detail. The tasks necessary to execute the design are determined, and the work is planned using tools like Gantt charts and programs like Microsoft Project. The team arrives at an estimate of how long the project will take by adding up detailed estimates of the individual steps involved. Once stakeholders have thoroughly reviewed the plan and.
