Rapid application development (RAD) Model

Characteristics of RAD Model: 

• incremental software development process model
• extremely short development cycle
• high-speed model

RAD is considered as a feel-good approach where in :

• Requirements are clear 
• Scope of the project is constarined. 
• Chances of creating a entire system withi a short span.

Uses of RAD:

• Business modeling.
• Data modeling.
• Process modeling.
• Application generation.
• Testing.

Drawbacks of RAD: 

• Huge demand for human resources for large projects.
• Lack of Commitment leads to failure.
• Proper Modularisation is required.Used where in technical risks are low.