Cathleen L.

Abila BSIT-2

a.) Why do you think we need to design a Software Life Cycle for every software we
create/develop?
We need to design a Software Life Cycle for every software we create to ensure that
developers have a clear path from the beginning to the end of a software project. IDLCt helps in
setting clear goals, milestones, and expectations, reducing the risk of scope creep and project
failures. To get the best out of the software project and create a functional one and to produce
superior software that meets and exceeds all customer expectations and demands. Software life
cycle helps developers understand what they should build and why, consisting of how to develop,
how good the software project look when finish, what are the requirements that need to obtain,
knowing it’s purpose, formulating a design that suits the project and for the end-users, who is it
for, maintain, replace and alter or enhance specific software, doing it step by step.

b.) Cite at least 3 examples of software, provide pictures and briefly explain each at least 3-
5 sentences.
1. Google Chrome
 Google Chrome is a cross-platform web browser developed by Google. It was first
released in 2008 for Microsoft Windows, built with free software components from Apple
WebKit and Mozilla Firefox. Versions were later released for Linux, macOS, iOS, and also for
Android, where it is the default browser. The browser is also the main component of ChromeOS,
where it serves as the platform for web applications. It is a web browser celebrated for its
reliability, speed, and security. Google follows a highly structured SDLC process that includes
multiple phases of testing and feedback. Google’s mission is to organize the world’s information
and make it universally accessible and useful.

2. Microsoft 365

Microsoft 365 is a product family of productivity software, collaboration and cloud-based

services owned by Microsoft. It encompasses online services such as Outlook.com, OneDrive,
Microsoft Teams, programs formerly marketed under the name Microsoft Office (including
applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook on Microsoft Windows, macOS,
mobile devices, and on the web), enterprise products and services associated with these products
such as Exchange Server, SharePoint, and Yammer. It also covers subscription plans
encompassing these products, including those that include subscription-based licenses to desktop
and mobile software, and hosted email and intranet services. The programming language that
they use is c++. Microsoft 365 adheres to a well-structured SDLC process. This amazing
process encompasses detailed project planning, design, coding, thorough testing, and seamless
deployment.
3. Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Photoshop is a raster graphics editor developed and published by Adobe Inc. for
Windows and macOS. It was originally created in 1987 by Thomas and John Knoll. Since then,
the software has become the most used tool for professional digital art, especially in raster
graphics editing. Adobe Photoshop utilizes an iterative SDLC process. This methodology
revolves around constant testing and a keen focus on collecting customer feedback. Such an
approach allows Adobe always deliver quality upgrades that address specific pain points and
demands of designers, photographers, and digital artists.

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Wikipedia contributors. (2021, October 25). Microsoft 365. Wikipedia.
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