waterfall model

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waterfall model

noun waterfall models

A sequential software development process in which development is seen as flowing steadily downwards (like a waterfall) through the phases of requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, integration, and maintenance.
Similar: waterfall, waterfall method

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@misc{waterfall_model_2026,
  title = {waterfall model},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/waterfall%20model},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}