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The waterfall method is still useful for certain projects that have a limited time duration or budget. Furthermore, the technique narrows the emphasis to provide a fuller grasp of all software outputs from the start, establishing expectations.Oh. 1970s waterfall SDLC. You're dating yourself.

A complete guide to the Waterfall methodology
Learn everything you need to know about the Waterfall methodology — what it is, when to use it, and how it compares to other methods.
Still in use and not a bad choice for this project given the wide spread stakeholders and the relative small number of interfaces.
Is the Waterfall methodology still used? Yes, even in 2022, a wide range of companies use the Waterfall methodology in various industries. According to a study by PMI, 56% of projects used traditional — AKA Waterfall — methods in the past 12 months.Jan 1, 2023
Not just the 70s which is a long time ago . Still alive and well.
The concepts are easy to understand for most people. There are advantages and disadvantages to any methodology.
Either way it won't be a couple of hours which was the point