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"Rapid Application Development (RAD) is an iterative approach for developing application systems. RAD addresses the aspects of the system development process that typically add time to the development interval. Specifically, the RAD approach maximizes the effectiveness of traditional development methodologies through the use of specialized techniques such as Joint Application Development, Prototyping, Nominal Group Technique, Change Control, etc. RAD techniques accentuate accuracy at each step of the process by maximizing user involvement while minimizing user impact. The project team’s efforts are spent in collecting, organizing and analyzing the information. Management and other areas' time are primarily necessary to validate the results in highly effective JAD sessions. Changes that are identified at each review session are incorporated in the subsequent phase."
"If you have not experienced a successful Rapid Application Development (RAD) Project, then you probably have many misconceptions about what this technique entails. Many RAD charlatans try to parlay a successful small PC project into the responsibility to lead a large scale development project in the name of RAD They confuse hopeful beneficiaries into believing that by dropping procedures, controls and standards it will result in a RAPID deployment of the mission critical system that they covet. It is not really their fault, they usually are too inexperienced to know any better. In their race to complete the project important things like consistencies between systems, data reusability, code reusability and training take a back seat."
"Remember that the rapid in RAD is relative. A RAD project when compared with a traditionally managed project may save 40% or more in development effort. The amount that is saved depends on many factors. In any case, a medium sized traditionally managed project that takes six months to complete is likely to take close to 4 months to complete using RAD Do not be unrealistic in your expectations."
"Don’t be fooled by the hype, a RAD development still entails hard work, extreme attention to detail, skilled resources and like anything else a little luck. There is nothing easy about RAD and there are no shortcuts. The RAD techniques that you will learn from this book primarily show how to move rapidly through or avoid the pitfalls and bottlenecks of the traditional development cycle. Some approaches to solving the most common project breaking problems are also provided. In some instances you may find you have to work harder than in the past because if you follow the recommendations in this book, there will be fewer built in excuses for missed project deadlines and budget overruns."
This book provides a guide for project managers responsible for software development projects. Regardless of their experience level, this book provides valuable insights, templates, forms and checklists to speed the process. RAD, JAD, Nominal Group Technique, Planning, easy estimating, problem solving, etc. Your Complete Guide to Project Management.