Junior — Middle
Can you explain the main differences between the Kanban and Waterfall project management methods?
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Answer from AI
The Waterfall method is a linear and sequential approach to project management. All stages (requirements analysis, design, development, testing, deployment) are performed one after another. Changes after completing a stage are difficult to implement, so planning and documentation are very important.
Kanban is a flexible method based on visualizing the workflow with a board and cards. Tasks move through stages (e.g., "In Progress", "Testing", "Done"), and the team limits the number of tasks in progress at the same time (WIP). This helps to respond quickly to changes and improve the workflow.
Main differences:
- Waterfall is sequential, Kanban is a continuous flow.
- Waterfall requires a complete plan in advance, Kanban allows flexible priority changes.
- Waterfall is better for projects with clear requirements, Kanban is suitable for projects with changing tasks.
Example of a Kanban board:
| To Do | In Progress | Testing | Done |
|-------|-------------|---------|------|
| Task 1 | Task 2 | | |