Important Aspects of Rapid Application Development

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IMPORTANT ASPECTS
of Rapid Application Development
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Why Use Rapid Application Development?

• In 1992, James Martin created the Rapid
  Application Development Model (RADM) because he
  was frustrated with traditional development
  approaches which took inordinately long amounts
  of time and laborious planning to create
  software.
• Even so, any changes that had to be made entailed
  exorbitant expenses and equally long, thankless
  hours writing code.
• The RADM, on the other hand, is designed for
  accelerated delivery. In addition, developers are
  able to create apps more in alignment with needs
  and preferences users, instead of creates them on
  the basis of vague design documents.
• Every feature of Rapid Application Development is
  geared for the cost-effective creation of
  high-quality applications.

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Important Aspects of Rapid Application
Development
Interactive Visual Interface RAD Platforms
employs an interface that lets users drag and
drop design components to build an app. This
saves them time that manual coding might have
taken up. Low-Code Approach RAD Platforms use
Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools
to minimise hand-coding. This saves time,
especially when upgrades, modifications, and
iterations have to be rolled out in minutes or
hours. Reusable Code RAD tools gain speed of
execution with reusable code and components. CASE
tools are greatly conducive to this end. The
ability to reuse previously written code is
nothing shorts of a godsend when it comes to
making updates and changes in accordance with
user feedback.
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Instant prototyping RAD tools focus on creating
instant, functioning prototypes which are then
delivered to stakeholder and business executives
for testing. Their feedback is closely adhered to
and necessary changes are made accordingly. This
ensures that there are no glaring mistakes in the
final product and that it is usable for
real-world users. Seamless Backend Integration
RAD tools have to work in tandem with a
companys existing software infrastructure. It
cannot just create apps, but must also empower
apps with the potential to integrate with myriad
online and offline resources. Low Cost of App
Development Since apps are built within shorter
timelines, exorbitant costs of extended
development processes are avoided. Better made
apps also lead to more downloads and purchases,
which help to assuage whatever expenses might
have been incurred.
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Maintaining Industry Standards RAD tools meet
industry standards by enabling integration of
disparate features. Supporting common
technologies used in an industry leads to shorter
learning curves, making RAD tools exceptionally
user-friendly. Collaborative Project
Management The RAD Model requires that
developers take heed of guidelines and feedback
provided by business leaders and stakeholders
while shaping the app, both before and during the
project. Thus, all parties concerned are
constantly updated about what the scenario is
regarding the project. This makes for
significantly better project management.
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