JAD stands for Joint Application Design or Joint Application Development. This is a methodology used in the field of software development where customers, users, business analysts, and developers work together to define and design software systems.
JAD sessions typically involve workshops or meetings where stakeholders collaborate to outline the requirements of a software system and reach a mutual agreement on the objectives and how to achieve them. The process is designed to be interactive and encourage open communication, ensuring that all stakeholders are aligned and that the final product meets the users’ needs and expectations.