SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DEVELOPMENT

Systems Analysis and Development



Systems Analysis and Development

The systems development life cycle or SDLC includes seven phases. They include planning, systems analysis, systems design, development, testing, Implementation and maintenance. Each of these steps are key to developing a functional software design.

Planning is the initial step that includes gathering information of the design. Within this step a development schedule is created to insure the flow of the project works according to customer's specifications. Within the planning stage, a technical analysis is performed. This analysis helps determine if there is an existing software solution that can be implemented or ...