spiral development

[/ˈspaɪrəl dɪˈveləpmənt/]
nounpl: spiral developments
desenvolvimento em espiral
1. A software development methodology that combines iterative and incremental approaches, where requirements are progressively refined through repeated cycles of planning, design, implementation, and review
The team adopted spiral development to manage the risks associated with the new technology.
A equipe adotou o desenvolvimento em espiral para gerenciar os riscos associados à nova tecnologia.
2. A process of growth or advancement characterized by repeated cycles that build upon previous iterations, each cycle moving closer to the final objective
The company's strategy followed a spiral development approach, gradually expanding its market presence.
A estratégia da empresa seguiu uma abordagem de desenvolvimento em espiral, expandindo gradualmente sua presença no mercado.
3. In project management, a risk-driven process model that emphasizes prototyping and incremental delivery
Spiral development proved effective for managing complex projects with high uncertainty.
O desenvolvimento em espiral se mostrou eficaz para gerenciar projetos complexos com alta incerteza.
Spiral development emerged from Barry Boehm's work at TRW in the 1980s and is widely taught in software engineering programs both in the USA and Brazil. In Brazilian tech companies, especially in São Paulo's tech hub, this methodology has gained popularity as an alternative to waterfall models. It reflects a modern, iterative approach to problem-solving valued in contemporary software development culture.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
iterative developmentincremental developmentcyclic developmentagile methodology
Antonyms / Antônimos
waterfall developmentlinear developmentsequential development

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desenvolvimento em espiral
Standard term used in software development and project management contexts
São Paulo
desenvolvimento em espiral / modelo espiral
Commonly used in tech industry; sometimes abbreviated as 'modelo espiral'
Portugal
desenvolvimento em espiral
Same usage as Brazil; technical term in IT and engineering sectors
USA
spiral development / spiral model
Originated from Barry Boehm's spiral model in 1986; standard term in software engineering

Related Words

prototypeiterationrisk managementincremental deliveryagilesoftware developmentproject management

Related Idioms & Phrases

going in circles (metaphorical opposite)
building on previous iterations
risk-driven approach
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