Achieving the right balance between use-case and architecture-driven processes is a daunting task for organizations. If the proper balance is not attained, organizations can not ensure that systems meet users' real needs and that system construction will progress smoothly. This can have a substantial impact on the success of the entire product lifecycle.

This white paper details processes for optimizing the success of the software development lifecycle. Learn how the unified process can be broken down into iterations to enhance efficiency. Discover how the iterative-and-incremental development approach helps developers better understand risks, establish feasibility, build the initial core of the software and make the business case. Explore the basic concept of iterations and how they can be used in each stage of the lifecycle to achieve project objectives.