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The Spiral Model (SW process)

1986-01-01
  • Barry Boehm
Software engineering team discussing the Spiral Model in a modern office setting.

The Spiral Model is a risk-driven software development process model that combines elements of both prototyping and the waterfall model. It is a type of iterative development where the project passes through four phases in each iteration (spiral): determine objectives, identify and resolve risks, develop and test, and plan the next iteration. It emphasizes continuous risk analysis.

Introduced by Barry Boehm in 1986, the Spiral Model was designed to address the shortcomings of the traditional Waterfall model, particularly for large, complex projects. Each loop of the spiral represents a phase of the 软件 process. Unlike other models, it doesn’t start with a full set of requirements. Instead, the initial spiral might focus on developing a proof-of-concept to test feasibility. Each subsequent loop builds upon the last, moving from a conceptual level to a fully engineered product. The four key activities in each cycle are: 1) Determine objectives, alternatives, and constraints for the iteration. 2) Evaluate alternatives; identify and resolve risks. This is the most critical part, involving activities like prototyping, simulation, and benchmarking to mitigate high-risk elements. 3) Develop and verify the next-level product. This involves the actual coding, integration, and testing, similar to a mini-waterfall process for that iteration’s deliverable. 4) Plan the next iteration. The project is reviewed, and plans are drawn up for the next spiral. This model allows for the incremental release of the product and refinement of requirements throughout the development lifecycle, making it highly flexible and suitable for projects where risk management is paramount.

UNESCO Nomenclature: 1208
– Software

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前体

  • waterfall model
  • prototyping models
  • risk management principles
  • incremental development models

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  • large, expensive, and complicated government projects
  • high-risk software development
  • projects where requirements are unclear or complex
  • research and development projects

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