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The Waterslide Methodology
The Waterslide Method is a simplified software development model created by VirX.Net Software Innovations Inc. It was inspired by existing methodologies such as Agile, Waterfall, etc...

The Waterslide model is focused on rapid development cycles, strict specification standards, and thorough quality assurance policies while still being flexible enough to allow natural software evolution, scalability, and growth. The Waterslide method aims to simplify large projects by breaking them down into well-defined Waterslide cycles. The end goal of the methodology is to achieve a high-quality professional product. The method is geared to accomplish these goals quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively while ensuring continuous to growth through rapid cycle iteration. While the Waterslide method draws its inspiration from existing software development processes such as the Waterfall method, Agile, etc… it is quite unique and different in itself. Some of the key aspects which make the Waterslide method different is that it insists on simplicity and transparency of the software development process itself. In addition, it also demands that all related paperwork strictly adheres to the VIRXTDOC-11.112 documenting standard. Most of all, the Waterslide method demands that the complete development life cycle is enjoyable and fun for all parties involved. Just like a water-slide should be.

The name “Waterslide” is symbolic to the development principles and philosophy that this methodology is built upon. In short, it demands a quick and controlled life cycles with minimal surprises. It is meant to be simple, fun, fast, fluid and cost-effective. With the Waterslide method, time is never wasted on too much planning or too much development. Once a cycle is complete, the entire process is repeated again with new specifications. Everyone involved would know what to expect and where they are headed.

The method is completely open source and free for anyone to use, fork and improve upon. It has been licensed under the MIT License.