Overview

The SDLC provides a systematic approach to software development, ensuring that the final product meets customer requirements and is delivered on time and within budget.

Phases

  1. Planning and Requirement Analysis: Defining the scope and objectives.
  2. Defining Requirements: Documenting functional and non-functional requirements.
  3. Design: Creating the architecture and system design.
  4. Implementation (Coding): Writing the actual code.
  5. Testing: Verifying that the software works as expected.
  6. Deployment: Releasing the software to production.
  7. Maintenance: Fixing bugs and adding new features over time.

Common Models

  • Waterfall Model
  • Agile Methodology
  • Iterative Model

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