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Iter-Mental Development
Nov 19, 2023
Ben and Matt explore the differences between iterative and incremental development in software. They discuss the importance of understanding these concepts and the benefits of learning through the iterative process. They also suggest alternative terms for these processes and humorously highlight the challenge of naming things in computer science.
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Quick takeaways
- Iterative development focuses on continually improving and refining a specific element, while incremental development focuses on building small pieces to eventually create a bigger whole.
- Understanding whether a project should be done incrementally or iteratively allows for better planning and organization, as well as more effectively identifying and addressing unknowns.
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Differences between incremental and iterative development
Incremental development involves building big things by building lots of little small things, while iterative development involves doing the same thing over and over again and making it better each time. Incremental development can be compared to painting a painting by first painting the face, then the hair, then the body, and so on, whereas iterative development is more like starting with a drawing and gradually adding more details and refinements. The key distinction is that incremental development focuses on building small pieces to eventually create a bigger whole, while iterative development focuses on continually improving and refining a specific element.
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