“Create a waterfall model template with the sequential phases requirements analysis, system design, implementation, verification, and maintenance.”
Read the decisions behind it.
The phases are ordered vertically to reinforce their one-way handoff.
The diagram uses a flowchart because the waterfall model describes dependencies, not dated events.
Verification follows implementation so the lifecycle distinguishes building from confirming requirements.
Use a waterfall model when requirements and phase gates are stable. Use a timeline when you need dates, durations, milestones, or overlapping work.
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Common questions
What is a waterfall model?
It is a project lifecycle in which work proceeds through defined phases in a planned sequence.
How do I make a waterfall model?
List the lifecycle phases in handoff order and connect each phase to the next one.
How do I read a waterfall model?
Read from requirements toward maintenance; each arrow represents a planned phase transition.
Is a template different from an example?
A template gives you a phase structure to adapt, while an example documents a particular project.
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