Authors : Jubayer Ahamed; Barno Biswas; Sumshun Nahar Eity; Farhana Afroz

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 1 - January

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14716967

Abstract : Selecting an efficient methodology is crucial for ensuring project success in the various fields of software development. Software projects are often complex, requiring structured decision-making to address varying technical and non-technical challenges. The efficient project design requires a systematic and flexible methodology with structured decision-making technique in the fast-changing area of software development. The complicated nature of current software systems, coupled with diverse stakeholder demands and constant technical progress, requires a decision-making framework that effectively combines creativity and precision. Our study defines how effective software methodology is and tries to propose an efficient model with decision-making technique for the software’s design. It identifies some issues from previous research and examines a sequential model that focusses on enhancing software design processes, improving decision-making across various project contexts and providing the solutions of the issues. The methodology highlights improving the efficiency of the software design process by distinctly defined phases, applying tools such as UML diagrams and stakeholder involvement to guarantee clarity and adaptability. Utilizing a systematic decision-making approach enables teams to adeptly manage restrictions, dependencies and resource limitations. Moreover, it enhances scalability and versatility, producing it appropriate for various sectors and project dimensions. This study focuses on the necessity of synchronizing new design ideas with practical implementation, providing an efficient model for producing flexible and effective software design solutions modified to satisfy evolving user requirements.

Keywords : Software Methodology; Decision-Making Approach; Software Design Solutions; Hybrid Framework; Decision Nature.

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