Agile Model

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  1. Paper 1 | Reasoning Test: Series (Number and Letter Series) (Numerical Relations and Reasoning), Coding Decoding, Data Sufficiency, Syllogisms, Deductive and Inductive Reasoning (Logical Deduction and Induction) (Prepositional Reasoning), Seating Arrangements, Blood Relations, Puzzle Solving (Puzzles), Venn Diagram, Analogy, Ranking, Order and Sequence, Non Verbal Reasoning (Spatial Aptitude) (Spatial Reasoning) (Visual Reasoning), Selection Decision Table (Decision Making), Logical Sequence Of Words, Cubes & Dices, Analytical Reasoning (Counting Figures Reasoning), Calendar, Alphabet and Word Tests, Numerical Reasoning, Number System, Averages, Mixtures and Alligation, Percentages, Series Completion, Analogy and Classification, Patterns in Two-Dimensional Figures, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical Operations, Direction Sense, Algebra, Logical Deduction and Induction, Syllogisms and Venn Diagrams, Critical Reasoning, Order, Ranking and Sequence, Reading Comprehension, Profit, Loss and Discount, Constraint Puzzles, Speed, Time and Distance, Traverse Surveying, Ratio and Proportion, Time and Work, Mensuration, Permutations and Combinations, Clocks and Calendars, Data Interpretation, Assembling and Grouping of Shapes, Transformation of Shapes, Three-Dimensional Patterns and Visualization, Cubes and Dice, Vocabulary, Blood Relations, Data Sufficiency
  2. Paper 1 | Numerical Analysis: Number System, HCF LCM, Percentage, Ratio and Proportion (Ratios), Average, Sequence and Series (Series), Powers and Exponents (Surds and Indices), Algebra, Statistics, Data Interpretation, Mental Ability, Arithmetic, Logarithm, Profit and Loss, Simple Interest and Compound Interest, Speed Time and Distance, Mixture and Alligation, Mensuration and Geometry, Permutation and Combination, Probability, Sequences and Series, Powers, Surds and Logarithms, Subject-Verb Agreement, Sentence Completion, Geometry, Sentence Structure and Correction, Data Sufficiency, Trigonometry, Measurement and Quantity Take-Off, Signal Space and Optimum Detection, Probability, Statistics, Algebra, Time and Work, Speed, Time and Distance, Data Interpretation, Graph Theory, Combinatorics
  3. Paper 1 | General Knowledge: State Wise GK, History, Geography, GK- Current Affairs, Static General Knowledge, Polity, Indian Economy
  4. Paper 1 | DBMS: Basics of DBMS, ER Diagram, Relational Model & Functional Dependencies, Keys & Integrity Constraints, Normalization (1NF - BCNF), Decomposition Properties & 4NF, File Organization & Indexing, Relational Algebra, SQL, Transaction Management, Concurrency Control, Relational Calculus, Database Security & Authorization, Database Recovery
  5. Paper 1 | Data Communication & Network: Introduction to CN, Data Communication, DLL: Access Control, DLL: Flow Control, DLL: Error Control, DLL: Framing, Data Link Layer - Ethernet, Net Layer: IPv4 & Proto, Net Layer: IP Addressing, Net Layer:Routing Protocol, Transport Layer Services, TL: Congestion & UDP, Application Layer, Network Security, Security in Mobile and Wireless Computing, Input Output Organisation, File Management, Hardware Basics, Terms & Abbreviations, Protocols & Services, Network Access Technologies, Cyber Safety and Security, Basics of COA
  6. Paper 2 | System Analysis & Design: Fundamentals of Systems and Information Systems, SDLC and Development Approaches, Fundamentals of Software Engineering, Software Requirements and Quality Assurance, Software Documentation and Software Requirements Specification (SRS), SDD and Quality Assurance, Software Design, Estimation and Metrics, Software Testing, Software Maintenance and Configuration Management, Security, Risk Management & Maintenance, extras
  7. Paper 2 | Programming Language (Java): Java Fundamentals, OOPS with Java, Array, String, IO & References, Generic & Collections, Multithreading, Java, Miscellaneous, Control Flow, OOPS with C++, Stack, C Fundamentals, Arrays & Pointers, Object Oriented Technology, Control Flow & Looping, Introduction to Python
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This lecture introduces the Agile Model of software development, tracing its origin to 17 developers and the 2001 Manifesto for Agile Software Development. It defines Agile as an iterative, incremental approach suited to dynamic requirements, emphasizing continuous customer collaboration and short delivery cycles called sprints. The instructor walks through the Agile Software Development Cycle—requirements, design, development, testing, deployment, and review—as a repeating loop that returns to requirements for the next sprint. A comparison with Waterfall uses a pottery analogy: Waterfall is rigid and step-by-step, while Agile iteratively improves the product. The lecture closes with advantages (early working software, early bug detection, flexibility to accept changes) and disadvantages (uncertain final cost and delivery date, heavy customer involvement).

Chapters

  1. 0:00 – 2:00 00:00-02:00

    The lecture opens with the 'Agile Model' slide, naming 17 software developers (including Jeff Sutherland, Ken Schwaber, and Kent Beck) and the 'Manifesto for Agile Software Development' from 2001. The instructor underlines key terms, circles the team photo, and adds handwritten notes such as '5 Dev' and 'DMS -> 121'. Agile is defined as an iterative and incremental approach for dynamic requirements, with continuous customer collaboration and quick delivery cycles called Sprints. A circular 'AGILE SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT CYCLE' diagram appears, with red arrows tracing REQUIREMENTS, DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT, TESTING, and REVIEW.

  2. 2:00 – 5:00 02:00-05:00

    The slide shifts to 'Phases of Agile Model', describing a 'repeating cycle' that 'comes back to Requirement again for the next sprint.' A numbered list shows 1. Requirement, 2. Design, 3. Development, and 4. Testing; the Requirement heading has a red checkmark and handwritten 'ye'. The instructor then covers 5. Deployment and 6. Review on the cycle diagram, using red circles to emphasize phases. A 'Why Agile Was Needed' slide contrasts Waterfall's late-delivery risk with Agile, and handwritten notes trace plan, design, and final delivery.

  3. 5:00 – 9:40 05:00-09:40

    A two-column slide compares 'Class A – Waterfall Model' and 'Class B – Agile Model' using a pottery analogy, with red circles over the word 'perfect' and clay pots illustrating rigid versus iterative production. The 'Advantages of Agile' slide underlines 'working software early' and 'accept changes in requirements at any stage', with panels like 'Early working software' and 'Bugs caught early'. The final 'Disadvantages of Agile' slide underlines 'final cost' and 'delivery date', circles a laptop in the customer-involvement panel, and highlights 'very large' for projects where Agile may be less suitable.

The lecture builds from origin to practice: it first establishes Agile's historical basis (17 developers, 2001 Manifesto) and core definition (iterative/incremental, customer collaboration, sprints). It then operationalizes the model through a six-phase repeating cycle—requirements, design, development, testing, deployment, review—that loops back to requirements each sprint. The Waterfall comparison via the pottery analogy clarifies why Agile suits changing requirements: instead of one 'perfect' final product, it delivers and refines incrementally. Advantages (early working software, early bug detection, change acceptance) are balanced by disadvantages (uncertain final cost and delivery date, need for continuous customer involvement), giving students a complete decision framework for when to use Agile.

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