What characteristics of a project call for an adaptive approach to the SDLC?

Projects that exhibit high levels of uncertainty, rapidly changing requirements, or complex stakeholder needs call for an adaptive approach to the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Additionally, when the technology is emerging or when user feedback is critical to development, an iterative and flexible methodology, such as Agile, becomes essential. This allows teams to respond quickly to changes and continuously refine the product based on real-time input and evolving conditions.