Understanding the Software Development Lifecycle

The Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) is a systematic process for building software that ensures its quality and correctness. It consists of several phases: planning, analysis, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance. Project goals, scope, and resources are defined during the planning phase. The analysis and design phases involve gathering requirements and creating detailed blueprints for the software. The implementation phase is where coding occurs, followed by testing to identify and fix defects, and finally, deployment and maintenance to ensure the software remains functional and up-to-date.