RUP/Unified Process
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CORE DEFINITION
Iterative and incremental: deliver working software in phases. Four phases: Inception, Elaboration, Construction, Transition. Use-case driven: organize development around use cases. Scaffolding role: structured process for large projects. Balances the rigor of the waterfall model with the flexibility of agile methods.
SCAFFOLDING EFFECT
Reduce cognitive load
Structured process for large projects. Balances the rigor of the waterfall model with the flexibility of agile methods.
Anchor fast decisions
RUP is a unified process framework that is iterative, use-case driven, architecture-centric, and risk-focused, dividing projects into four phases: Inception, Elaboration, Construction, and Transition.
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