What is SDLC?
SDLC stands for Software Development Life Cycle. It includes the following basic elements:
The basic elements of the Software Development Life Cycle
Scope, Size, Requirements
Software is a lot like food. When you need a quick bite, a simple sandwich will do. Banquets, however, usually involve a much larger effort.
Which SDLC elements are needed usually depends on the size and scope of the project. Smaller efforts will likely incorporate at least a few elements. Conversely, larger efforts are more likely to include all elements.
Methodology
The first critical step for any solution is determining the best approach to solving the problem. A methodology describes the ordering, scope and interaction of the SDLC elements.
Many different methodologies have been devised for software development - here are just a few:
Methodologies describe the ordering, scope and interaction of SDLC elements.
See CloverLeaf's approach to SDLC.
Basic Elements
Requirements Gathering
What the system should do
Analysis
Figuring out the best way to build it
Design
How it will be built
Development
Building it
Quality Assurance
Does it work?
Deployment
Turning it on
Maintenance
Smoothing out rough edges
Enhancement
Making it better
Other Elements
Business Process Analysis
How it can help people do their job
User Experience
Making it easy to use
Performance
Making it respond quickly
Data Management
Managing the information
Project Management
Organizing the development process
- Methods
- Software Lifecycle
- Standards
- Our Approach
