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RAD

Rapid Application Development

In plain language

A way of building software quickly by making working versions early and improving them.

The metaphor

Like building a model house first to show the client before drawing the full plans.

Going deeper

How it works

  • Teams build a working prototype early.
  • Users try it and give feedback.
  • Changes follow quickly.
  • It trades long planning for speed.
In practice
  • A team builds a simple version of an order form in days.
  • A manager shows staff a prototype of a new app.
  • A developer changes a screen after feedback.

A question owners ask

When is it a good fit?

When you are not sure exactly what you need. Seeing a working version early shows what to change.

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