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Understanding Software Development Life Cycle

The Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is a structured process that outlines the methodology for developing, maintaining, and enhancing software. It consists of several phases including planning, requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance. Each phase has specific objectives such as defining project scope, gathering requirements, coding, and providing ongoing support.

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Understanding Software Development Life Cycle

The Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is a structured process that outlines the methodology for developing, maintaining, and enhancing software. It consists of several phases including planning, requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance. Each phase has specific objectives such as defining project scope, gathering requirements, coding, and providing ongoing support.

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Software Development Life

Cycle
LESSON OBJECTIVES

Define the software development life cycle

Explore the software development life cycle


phases
Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

What is the SDLC?


Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

SDLC is a structured process that provides a systematic,


sequential approach to software development. It
encompasses a detailed plan describing how to develop,
maintain, replace and alter or enhance specific software.
The life cycle defines a methodology for improving the
quality of software and the overall development process.
SDLC Phases

Deployment
and Planning
Maintenance

SDLC Phases Requirements


Testing
Analysis

Implementation Design
(Coding)
SDLC Phases - Planning

• Identify the need for a new system or


improvements to an existing one
• Conduct feasibility studies (technical, operational,
economic)
• Define project scope and objectives
• Allocate resources and create a project timeline
SDLC Phases – Requirements Analysis

• Gather detailed requirements from stakeholders


• Document functional and non-functional
requirements
• Create use cases and user stories
• Validate requirements with stakeholders
SDLC Phases - Design

• Create system architecture


• Design database structures
• Develop user interface mockups
• Plan security measures
• Create detailed technical specifications
SDLC Phases - Implementation

• Write code based on design specifications


• Follow coding standards and best practices
• Conduct unit testing
• Perform code reviews
SDLC Phases - Testing

• Develop test plans and test cases


• Perform various types of testing (integration,
system, acceptance)
• Identify and report bugs
• Verify that the system meets all requirements
SDLC Phases – Deployment and Maintenance

• Prepare the production environment


• Migrate data if necessary
• Install and configure the software
• Provide user training
• Transition from the old system to the new one
• Monitor system performance
• Fix bugs and issues
• Implement minor enhancements
• Provide ongoing support to users
• Plan for future upgrades or replacement

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