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# Incremental Development

- Type: lifecycle model
- Group: Lifecycle models
- Placement: Lifecycle models
- [Source](<https://agilealliance.org/glossary/incremental-development/>)

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The system grows by adding complete pieces of functionality. Each increment extends available capabilities; the approach can be combined with iteration.

## Relationships

- may identify parts through: [Story Splitting](/practices/splitting/en.md) (support)
- may be supported by: [Continuous Delivery](/practices/delivery/en.md) (support)
- is applied in: [Scrum](/practices/scrum/en.md) (structure)
- can be combined with: [Iterative Development](/practices/iterative/en.md) (combination)

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