What are the 6 Stages of the Software Development Life Cycle?

1. Requirements Gathering and Analysis

In this initial stage, the product team collaborates with stakeholders to define desired features and project goals, while the development team assesses technical feasibility.

2. Planning and  Design

This stage involves creating a comprehensive project plan to set timelines, allocate resources, and define the deliverables. The software architecture and design are also created.

3. Development

This stage involves creating a comprehensive project plan to set timelines, allocate resources, and define the deliverables. The software architecture and design are also created.

4. Testing and Quality Assurance

This stage involves comprehensive tests to ensure software reliability, performance, and security. It includes unit testing, integration testing, system testing, and user acceptance testing.

5. Deployment and Implementation

In this stage, the software is released into the production environment. The development team assists in migrating data, configuring the system, and providing user training and documentation.

6. Maintenance and Support

This stage is crucial for user satisfaction, issue resolution, and ongoing improvements. It addresses real-world user issues and implements necessary post-deployment changes, such as bug patches.