ABSTRACT
In this chapter, we look at the development processes that have been proposed to accommodate the needs of different types of software development. Some favor a more thorough definition of the problem and solution before moving to the implementation phase. Others embrace flexibility and start implementation with partial information. In some cases, processes also come with a set of best practices and prescriptions that explain how activities should be carried out. In all cases, these approaches influence the organization of work, the structure of teams, and also the typical documentation and paperwork that a project produces.
