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1) the SDLC methodology suggested is the agile model. The reason being:

Agile methodology is a practice that helps continuous repetition of development and testing in the software development process. In this model, development and testing activities are simultaneous, unlike the Waterfall model. This model authorizes more communication between all people involved in projects includes customers, developers, managers, and testers. Also Agile methodology does not have strict structure like waterfall methodology, also in Agile customer can see the progress of work at any time he wants, which is really good point for this specific project, compare to waterfall Agile is really faster, also in Agile methodology project requirements can change frequently and details can be altered anytime which makes Agile very flexible compare to other methodologies especially for this project because she likes to be able to make changes at each stage.

Advantages of Agile Methodology:

· this model developing the system really fast.

· Suitable for fixed or changing requirements and has a "fail fast & learn faster" philosophy that would help to develop study systems.

· Good model for environments that change steadily.

· Gives flexibility to developers.

2) project request

Project sponsor

Christina Magana, manager

Business need

this project has been initiated to create the software program for track data about clients, pets, walkers, and schedules for when the walkers take out the pets.

Business requirements

this program will help to have all customers information in data base and access to them fast and easy, also this program will help to have all customers information in details like pet’s size, temperament and the number of pets the owner has, also the pet owner can request the time of the day that preferred for walking and specifies walker preference and fee’s of walking the pet shows to user immediately, also all information kept in system for the company.

Business value

we can estimate the benefits for this business for saves in costs and improve revenue by increased business and faster processing, so Conservative estimates of tangible value to the business unit include:

9,200 $ Saving in costs includes insurance, storage and staff reduction.

3,100 $ improve revenue by increased business and faster processing.

Special issues or constraints

It has to be done fast because the system is growing fast.

Duration of Project Estimate:

Planning

Analysis

Design

Implementation

Typical industry standards for business applications (%)

Estimate based on data (weeks)

5.5

7.33

10.99

12.83

Overall: 36.66 weeks