Software Development Life Cycle

Definition:

The Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is a structured process that enables the production of high-quality, low-cost software, in the shortest possible production time. The goal of the SDLC is to produce superior software that meets and exceeds all customer expectations and demands. The SDLC defines and outlines a detailed plan with stages, or phases, that each encompasses its own process and deliverables. Adherence to the SDLC enhances development speed and minimizes project risks and costs associated with alternative methods of production.(Synopsys, 2023)

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Process:

The SDLC is the most important process in the development of software. Initially, we must plan our project, it should be well-detailed, in order to proceed to the next phase with success. In the second step, we must determine what kind of tools and data we will need to start the project. The third step of the development process involves designing the project and preparing it for software development. Our next step is to test our software to make sure it is bug-free before we deploy it. Once this stage has been successfully completed, the project can be deployed. Our software is regularly updated and maintained, even after it has been deployed.

Importance of SDLC

Here, are prime reasons why SDLC is important for developing a software system.

• It offers a basis for project planning, scheduling, and estimating
• Provides a framework for a standard set of activities and deliverables
• It is a mechanism for project tracking and control
• Increases visibility of project planning to all involved stakeholders of the development process
• Increased and enhance development speed
• Improved client relations
• Helps you to decrease project risk and project management plan overhead (Martin, 2022)

Reference List:

ABDOU, I.L.A.O.U.A.L.I. (no date) Software development life cycle (SDLC) quick summary, LinkedIn. Available at: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/software-development-life-cycle-sdlc-quick-summary-laouali-abdou (Accessed: February 9, 2023).

Martin, M. (2022) Software development life cycle (SDLC) phases & models, Guru99. Available at: https://www.guru99.com/software-development-life-cycle-tutorial.html (Accessed: February 10, 2023).

Synopsys (2023) What is the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and how does it work? Available at: https://www.synopsys.com/glossary/what-is-sdlc.html (Accessed: February 9, 2023).