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Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) - Overview

The Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is a structured process for planning, developing, testing, and deploying software to meet customer expectations within budget and time constraints. It consists of key phases including requirement analysis, planning, system design, implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance, with various models like Waterfall, Agile, and DevOps. The importance of SDLC lies in its ability to ensure structure, improve quality, reduce risk, and enhance collaboration among stakeholders.

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Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) - Overview

The Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is a structured process for planning, developing, testing, and deploying software to meet customer expectations within budget and time constraints. It consists of key phases including requirement analysis, planning, system design, implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance, with various models like Waterfall, Agile, and DevOps. The importance of SDLC lies in its ability to ensure structure, improve quality, reduce risk, and enhance collaboration among stakeholders.

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Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) - Overview

The Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is a systematic


process used for planning, developing, testing, and deploying
high-quality software. It ensures that the software meets or
exceeds customer expectations while being delivered on time
and within budget.

Key Phases of SDLC


. Requirement Analysis:
○ Stakeholders identify and document functional and
non-functional requirements.
○ Outputs: Requirement Specification Documents
(e.g., SRS).
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. Planning:
○ Defining project scope, resource allocation,
budget, and timeline.
○ Risk assessment is conducted to address potential
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challenges.
. System Design:
○ Architectural and detailed design of the system.
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○ Outputs include Data Flow Diagrams (DFD), Entity-
Relationship Diagrams (ERD), and UI/UX
prototypes.
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. Implementation (Coding):
○ Developers translate design into code.
○ The software is developed in modules or
components.
. Testing:
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○ Ensures the software functions as intended.
○ Types of testing include unit testing, integration
testing, system testing, and user acceptance
testing (UAT).
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. Deployment:
○ Software is released to the production
environment.
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○ May involve installation, configuration, and user
training.
. Maintenance:
○ Ongoing support for bug fixes, performance
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improvements, and updates to adapt to changing
requirements.

Popular SDLC Models


. Waterfall Model:
○ Sequential and linear, where each phase must be
completed before moving to the next.
○ Best suited for projects with well-defined
requirements.
. Agile Model:
○ Iterative and incremental, emphasizing flexibility
and customer collaboration.
○ Prominent frameworks include Scrum and Kanban.
. Iterative Model:
○ Development occurs in cycles, improving the
system with each iteration.
○ Allows for refinement based on feedback.
. V-Model (Validation and Verification):
○ Testing is planned alongside each development
phase.
○ Ensures quality at every stage.
. Spiral Model:
○ Combines iterative development with risk
management.
○ Suitable for large, high-risk projects.
. DevOps:
○ Focuses on collaboration between development
and operations teams.
○ Emphasizes continuous integration and
deployment (CI/CD).

Importance of SDLC
● Ensures Structure: Provides a clear framework for
development.
● Improves Quality: Emphasizes thorough testing and
validation.
● Reduces Risk: Early identification of issues minimizes
potential project failures.
● Cost-Effective: Streamlined processes reduce wasted
time and resources.
● Enhances Collaboration: Facilitates communication
among stakeholders, developers, and testers.

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