SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT LIFE

CYCLE
ARUN S
MBA 21025
SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT LIFE CYCLE

• The systems development life cycle(SDLC) is the process of understanding

how an information system(IS) can support business needs designing a

system, building it, and delivering it to users
• System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) should result in a high quality
system that meets customer expectations, reaches completion within time
and cost evaluations, and works effectively and efficiently in the current and
planned Information Technology infrastructure.
SDLC PHASES
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1. Planning
The purpose of this first phase is to find out the scope of the problem and determine
solutions.Resources,costs,time,benefits and other things should be considered here
2. Requirement Analysis
• The second phase is understanding about business needs and process needs

• Analyzing the needs of the end users to ensure the new system can meet their

expectations.

• To determine how the current information system functions and asses what users
would like to see in a new system
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3. Systems Design
• The third phase describes, in detail, the necessary specification, features and

operations that will satisfy the functional requirements of the proposed system
which will be in place
• Includes the design of application, network, databases, user interfaces, and

system interfaces.
• It contains detailed and complete set of specifications that can be

implemented in a system.
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4. Implementation
• This phase involves the actual installation of the newly-developed system.

• Implementation describes how the product will get converted it into its final

form.
• After passing this stage, the software is theoretically ready for market and

may be provided to any end-users.

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5. Maintenance
• The SDLC doesn’t end when software reaches the market. Developers must

now move into a maintenance mode and begin practicing any activities
required to handle issues reported by end-users.
• It involves maintenance and regular required updates.

• This can include handling the bugs.