Process Style

A Process Style defines the temporal application pattern of a Development Method. Iterative, incremental, waterfall, Agile, and hybrid styles characterize the order, repetition, rhythm, checkpoints, and timing of development activities and work products.

SimpleModeling does not include a Process Style within the Development Method itself. Instead, it treats the Process Style as a replaceable element combined with the Development Method when constructing a Development Process. Separating the Methodology from the Process Style increases the reusability of the Methodology. A Process Style can be selected according to project and team context, allowing the same Development Method to be applied in different development settings. SMRP adopts a hybrid Process Style combining RUP and Agile.