![The SDLC model involves six
phases or stages while
developing any software.
SDLC is a collection of these
six stages, and the stages of
SDLC are as follows:
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- 2. SDLC • SDLC stands for software development life cycle. It is a process followed for software building within a software organisation. • n. • Software development life cycle (SDLC) is a structured process that is used to design, develop, and test good-quality software. SDLC, or software development life cycle is a methodology that defines the entire procedure of software development
- 3. What is the need for SDLC? • SDLC is a method, approach, or process that is followed by a software development organization while developing any software. SDLC models were introduced to follow a disciplined and systematic method while designing software. • The process of software design is divided into small parts, which makes the problem more understandable and easier to solve.
- 4. The SDLC model involves six phases or stages while developing any software. SDLC is a collection of these six stages, and the stages of SDLC are as follows: [object File]
- 5. • Stage-1: Planning and Requirement Analysis • Planning is a crucial step in everything, just as in software development. In this same stage, requirement analysis is also performed by the developers of the organization. • Stage-2: Defining Requirements • In this stage, all the requirements for the target software are specified. These requirements get approval from customers, market analysts, and stakeholders.
- 6. • Stage-3: Designing Architecture • SRS is a reference for software designers to come up with the best architecture for the software. Hence, with the requirements defined in SRS, multiple designs for the product architecture are present in the Design Document Specification (DDS). • Stage-4: Developing Product • At this stage, the fundamental development of the product starts. For this, developers use a specific programming code as per the design in the DDS. Hence, it is important for the coders to follow the protocols set by the association. Conventional programming tools like compilers, interpreters, debuggers, etc.
- 7. • Stage-5: Product Testing • After the development of the product, testing of the software is necessary to ensure its smooth execution. Although, minimal testing is conducted at every stage of SDLC. • Documentation, Training, and Support: Software documentation is an essential part of the software development life cycle. • Stage 6: Deployment and Maintenance • After detailed testing, the conclusive product is released in phases as per the organization’s strategy. Then it is tested in a real industrial environment. It is important to ensure its smooth performance.
- 8. Other benefits of a well-defined SDLC include: • Better management control over the entire development project. • Transparency and visibility of all the processes. • Clarity of requirements. • A Single vision of a product for all the parties involved. • predictable results in terms of time, costs, and deliverables.
- 9. Disadvantages of SDLC: • The very main disadvantages of SDLC may be the difference between what is written in paper and what is actually implemented. • Developers can’t work freely as they have to follow constraints imposed by SDLC.