Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)¶
SDLC stands for Software Development Life Cycle. It is the structured process used by software development teams to design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain high-quality software.
The SDLC provides a framework for managing the entire lifecycle of software, from initial planning to final retirement. SDLC is common to every development team, but it is also set up in a different manner each time, based on technology choice, business goals.
There are several models used to implement SDLC, including:
Waterfall: linear, sequential phases.
Agile: iterative, flexible, and customer-focused.
Spiral: combines iterative development with risk analysis.
DevOps: integrates development and operations for continuous delivery.
See also Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) -Software Development Process.
