Development Methodologies

11th December 2012


A Method is "a way of doing something, especially a planned or established way."(macmillandictionary, 2012). Method Includes Models, Life cycles and appropriate techniques. 

While A Methodology is " a system of methods used in a particular area of study or activity". (oxforddictionaries, 2012)

 Reasons for using a Method? 

1. - Define what you need to do
2. - Define the order in which you do it
3. - Improve your productivity
4. - To provide milestones

However, the issues faced with Methods are : 

1. Methods are only tailored to large, complex organizations. For small projects methods may not be very useful.
2. Methods cannot guarantee success. It depends solely on the correct application at the correct time and the correct place.  
3. A Method may also have a too little scope.

Reference List

1. Method[Online]. Available on: http://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/method (Viewed on: 14th December 2012)