8.2. Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
A computer-based information system of an enterprise or organisation consists of computer hardware, applications software, a database, database software, the users and the system developer. Software development life cycle (SDLC) is a proper software engineering framework that is essential for developing reliable, maintainable and cost-effective application and other software. The software process starts with concept exploration and ends when the product is finally retired (decommissioned). During this period, the product goes through a series of phases and finally retires.
There are many variations of this software process life cycle model. But, by and large, the software life cycle can be partitioned ...
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