Strategy Selection

Should the release or hybrid strategy be chosen, there are typically three primary points at which the system can be “packaged” into releases:

  • At the end of the project feasibility phase,

  • At the end of the detailed analysis phase, and

  • At the end of the design phase.

It should be emphasized that prior to partitioning the system into subsystems, you should develop a representation of the system or product, (e.g., data flow, flow chart, mechanical drawings, or structure chart) sufficient to ensure that the interfaces are understood. The earlier the system is partitioned, the higher the risk that the subsystems may not be partitioned cleanly.

Strategy as a Change Control

It is also essential to recognize that for many projects, the ...

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