Page 293 - AP Computer Science A, 7th edition

topics are tested on the APCS exam.
THE S OFTWARE DEVELOPMENT LIFE CYCLE
The Waterfall Model
The waterfall model of software development came about in the 1960s in order to bring structure and efficiency into the process of creating large programs.
Each step in the process flows into the next: The picture resembles a waterfall.
Program Specification
The specification is a written description of the project. Typically it is based on a customer’s requirements. The first step in writing a program is to analyze the specification, make sure you understand