Simulating the Waterfall Model: A Systematic Review
- URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2506.19653v1
- Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2025 14:15:34 GMT
- Title: Simulating the Waterfall Model: A Systematic Review
- Abstract summary: This systematic mapping study examines how the Waterfall Model has been represented in computational simulations within peer-reviewed literature.<n>A structured search of major academic databases identified 68 peer-reviewed studies published between 2000 and 2024.
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- Abstract: This systematic mapping study examines how the Waterfall Model has been represented in computational simulations within peer-reviewed literature. While Agile methodologies dominate contemporary software design practices, the Waterfall Model persists, particularly, within hybrid approaches that fuse structured, sequential workflows with the adaptability of agile practices. Despite its continued presence, little attention has been given to how the Waterfall Model is simulated in research contexts. A structured search of major academic databases identified 68 peer-reviewed studies published between 2000 and 2024. After applying inclusion criteria, selected studies were analyzed across four dimensions: (1) simulation methodologies (e.g., discrete-event simulation, system dynamics), (2) platforms and tools (e.g., Simphony.NET, SimPy), (3) geographic and temporal trends, and (4) fidelity to Royce's original seven-phase model. Discrete-event simulation was most commonly used, reflecting the model's sequential nature. Early work relied on proprietary platforms, while recent studies increasingly use open-source, Python-based tools. No studies fully implemented Royce's original formulation, most employed adaptations. These findings suggest that although niche, simulation of the Waterfall Model is present in academic discourse. This work highlights the need for accessible modeling tools and calls for future research that integrates the waterfall software process model with modern hybrid practices.
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