What is the software lifecycle in software engineering?

The software lifecycle is a fundamental concept in software

engineering. It is a cycle of repeating phases.
Software is first developed by a group of developers. Usually, it is in use
for a while before modifications are necessary. Modification is often needed
due to errors found in the software, changes in the rules or laws governing
its design, or changes in the company itself. The software therefore needs
to be modified before further use. These two steps, use and modify,
continue until the software becomes obsolete. By ‘obsolete’, we mean that
the software loses its validity because of inefficiency, obsolescence of the
language, major changes in user requirements, or other factors.
Phases in software lifecycle
A software lifecycle consists of 5 phases:
 Analysis/Planning phase
 Design phase
 Implementation/Coding phase
 Testing phase
 Documentation/Maintenance phase