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Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

The Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is a structured process that guides teams in building high-quality software that meets user needs. It consists of six main phases: Planning and Requirement Analysis, Design, Development, Testing, Deployment, and Maintenance. SDLC is important as it helps estimate costs, reduces risks, improves quality, and ensures effective communication among teams.

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Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

The Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is a structured process that guides teams in building high-quality software that meets user needs. It consists of six main phases: Planning and Requirement Analysis, Design, Development, Testing, Deployment, and Maintenance. SDLC is important as it helps estimate costs, reduces risks, improves quality, and ensures effective communication among teams.

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Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

The Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is a process that helps teams build software in a structured and
organized way. It ensures that the software is high-quality, cost-effective, and meets the needs of users.

Phases of SDLC

Most SDLC processes follow six main stages:

1.​ Planning and Requirement Analysis​

○​ Identify the purpose of the software and what problems it will solve.
○​ Research market needs and feasibility.
○​ Gather requirements from stakeholders (users, businesses, developers).
○​ Create a Software Requirement Specification (SRS) document.
2.​ Design​

○​ Plan the architecture, user interface, and database structure.


○​ Ensure the software will work well with other systems.
○​ Sometimes, a prototype (sample version) is created for feedback.
○​ Prepare a Software Design Document (SDD) for developers to follow.
3.​ Development​

○​ Developers start writing code based on the SDD and SRS.


○​ They choose the best programming languages (e.g., Java, C++).
○​ Create necessary components like APIs or web pages.
○​ Regular testing and code reviews are done during development.
4.​ Testing​

○​ Check for bugs (errors) and fix them.


○​ Ensure the software works properly and is secure.
○​ Use manual and automated testing methods.
○​ Testers provide feedback, and developers make improvements.
5.​ Deployment​

○​ The software is released for users to access.


○​ It might be launched in stages (e.g., beta testing with a small group before full release).
○​ Users are given training, manuals, or support if needed.
6.​ Maintenance​

○​ Fix any new issues found by users.


○​ Improve the software with updates and optimizations.
○​ In DevOps models, new code is added and tested continuously (CI/CD process).

Why is SDLC Important?

●​ Helps teams estimate costs and time.


●​ Reduces risks and improves quality.
●​ Ensures smooth communication between teams.
●​ Keeps software aligned with business goals.

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