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The Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is a systematic approach for developing high-quality software through defined phases: planning, analysis, design, development, testing, and deployment. Various SDLC models, including Waterfall, V-Model, and Agile, offer different advantages and disadvantages depending on project requirements and complexity. Understanding these models aids in selecting the appropriate framework for efficient software development.

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The Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is a systematic approach for developing high-quality software through defined phases: planning, analysis, design, development, testing, and deployment. Various SDLC models, including Waterfall, V-Model, and Agile, offer different advantages and disadvantages depending on project requirements and complexity. Understanding these models aids in selecting the appropriate framework for efficient software development.

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Assignment on Software Development

Life Cycle (SDLC)


Introduction
Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is a structured approach used for developing high-
quality software in a systematic, efficient, and cost-effective way. It comprises a series of
well-defined phases that help developers, analysts, and project managers plan, build, test,
and deploy software applications while ensuring all customer and business requirements
are fulfilled.

Phases of SDLC
The SDLC consists of six primary phases:
1. Planning and Requirements Analysis: Business analysts gather requirements and outline
the approach, costs, risks, and technical aspects.
2. Analysis: Requirements are converted into a Software Requirement Specification (SRS)
document. It further includes FRS and SRS documents.
3. Designing: Architects prepare the Design Document Specification (DDS), which leads to
high-level and low-level designs (HLD and LLD).
4. Development: Based on the DDS, developers begin coding using appropriate tools and
programming languages.
5. Testing: The software is tested for bugs and quality issues. Testing may be manual or
automated.
6. Deployment and Maintenance: After release, the product is maintained and updated
based on user feedback or change requests.

SDLC Models
Various SDLC models guide how the phases are executed. The major models include:

1. Waterfall Model
Advantages:
- Simple and easy to use.
- Phases are processed one at a time.

Disadvantages:
- Not flexible for changes.
- Unsuitable for large projects.
2. V-Model
Advantages:
- Testing at each development stage.
- Ideal for small projects with well-defined requirements.

Disadvantages:
- Difficult to handle changes.
- Not suitable for large projects.

3. Iterative Model
Advantages:
- Allows going back to previous phases.
- Cost and time efficient.

Disadvantages:
- Requirements change can affect budget.
- Completion date may vary.

4. Spiral Model
Advantages:
- Risk analysis is built-in.
- Suitable for large and critical projects.

Disadvantages:
- Complex and expensive.
- Requires expertise in risk management.

5. Agile Model
Advantages:
- Fast delivery.
- Frequent updates and customer involvement.

Disadvantages:
- Less documentation.
- Depends on continuous customer feedback.

6. Fish Model
Advantages:
- High quality and secure output.
- Each phase has validation and verification.

Disadvantages:
- Time and cost intensive.
- Not suitable for small projects.
7. Big-Bang Model
Advantages:
- Simple and low planning.
- Requires few resources.

Disadvantages:
- High risk.
- Not suitable for large or complex systems.

8. RAD Model
Advantages:
- Quick delivery using RAD tools.
- Less expense and faster feedback.

Disadvantages:
- Needs skilled developers.
- Best for large applications only.

9. Prototype Model
Advantages:
- Early user feedback.
- Time and cost saving due to early detection of issues.

Disadvantages:
- Can be time-consuming.
- Depends on clear client requirements.

Conclusion
SDLC provides a well-structured framework that enables software developers to build
reliable, maintainable, and scalable software products. Understanding different SDLC
models helps in selecting the right one based on the project size, complexity, timeline, and
customer needs.

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