Engineered System Development Methodology
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A Engineered System Development Methodology is a methodology that provides structured processes and practices for the development of Engineered Systems, aiming to ensure their successful design, implementation, and operation.
- AKA: System Development Model.
- Context:
- It can (typically) encompass a series of phases, including conceptual design, detailed design, construction or implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
- It can (often) incorporate principles from Systems Engineering, Project Management, and Quality Management to guide the development process.
- It can (typically) involve the use of specific tools and technologies, such as computer-aided design (CAD) software, simulation models, and project management software.
- It can (often) require collaboration among a diverse team of professionals, including engineers, architects, project managers, and stakeholders.
- It can include methodologies such as the Waterfall Model, Agile Development, and Systems Engineering Process models, each suited to different types of projects and organizational contexts.
- It can (often) emphasize the importance of requirements analysis and stakeholder engagement in the early stages of development to ensure the system meets the intended needs and constraints.
- It can include practices for risk management, to identify and mitigate potential issues that could impact the project timeline, cost, or performance.
- It can (typically) require thorough documentation at each stage of development, to support system verification, validation, and future maintenance efforts.
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- Example(s):
- a Software Development Methodology.
- The use of the V-Model in the development of a transportation infrastructure project, where each phase of the model corresponds to a specific stage in the project from initial requirements to system deployment and operation.
- Adoption of Agile Methodologies in the iterative design and development of a software component within a larger engineered system, allowing for flexibility and rapid adaptation to changing requirements.
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- Counter-Example(s):
- A purely ad-hoc approach to system development without following any structured methodology.
- Using a software development methodology, such as Scrum, without adaptation, for the construction of a physical infrastructure project.
- See: Systems Engineering, Project Management, Quality Assurance, Risk Management.