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
- Planning and Requirement Analysis: Defining the scope and objectives.
- Defining Requirements: Documenting functional and non-functional requirements.
- Design: Creating the architecture and system design.
- Implementation (Coding): Writing the actual code.
- Testing: Verifying that the software works as expected.
- Deployment: Releasing the software to production.
- Maintenance: Fixing bugs and adding new features over time.
Common Models
- Waterfall Model
- Agile Methodology
- Iterative Model