Iterative and incremental development: A brief history

Iterative and incremental development: A brief history

Although many view iterative and incremental development as a modern practice, its application dates as far back as the mid-1950s. Prominent software-engineering thought leaders from each succeeding decade supported IID practices, and many large projects used them successfully.

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Published in:Computer (Long Beach, Calif.) Vol. 36; no. 6; p. 47
Main Authors: Larman, Craig, Basili, Victor R
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: New York The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE) 01-06-2003
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History
Product development
Software industry
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Summary:Although many view iterative and incremental development as a modern practice, its application dates as far back as the mid-1950s. Prominent software-engineering thought leaders from each succeeding decade supported IID practices, and many large projects used them successfully.
ISSN:0018-9162
1558-0814
DOI:10.1109/MC.2003.1204375