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What comes to your mind first when you hear the word software development? Complex commands, coding standards, algorithms, and data structures. Right? The code written with strange symbols and characters sometimes seems like an alien language. But the truth is - leading software engineers recommend writing code that is easy to understand.
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The sequential process of the waterfall approach is the conventional format for developing software. However, you don't have the luxury of adapting the software according to changing customer demands. Fortunately, agile offers the flexibility and agility to adapt to customers' requirements. So, which one to choose? Here is the comparison
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