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MENTAL MODEL · M6503

Agile Unified Process

Agile Unified Process
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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30

CORE DEFINITION

Combines the rigor of RUP (Rational Unified Process) with the flexibility of agile development. It is a simplified version that includes phases such as modeling, implementation, testing, and deployment.

SCAFFOLDING EFFECT

psychology

Reduce cognitive load

Lightweight specification. For enterprises that find the waterfall model too heavy and Scrum too chaotic, AUP provides a compromise: disciplined agility.

anchor

Anchor fast decisions

Based on 'disciplined agility'. It takes the phase framework from RUP and combines it with agile iteration and light documentation, providing a compromise process.

MINIMUM ACTION

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Practice this model in one real situation:

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