Introduction To Software Development LifeCycle | What Is Software Development? | Simplilearn

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• Adam, an aspiring entrepreneur, wants to launch an online store for home decor products and needs a software application for customers to browse and buy online. 0:00
• Adam consults his cousin Mark, a software developer, to understand how to design an online business application. 0:26
• Mark explains that designing the best online shopping application requires understanding the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), which involves distinctive phases based on client requirements. 0:40
• The SDLC consists of six crucial phases: Planning Requirements, Requirement Analysis, Designing, Implementation (Coding), Testing, and Deployment & Maintenance. 0:59
• The Planning Requirements phase involves discussing basic software needs, end-user details, key design elements, and the overall user interface with the client. 1:42
• The Requirement Analysis phase details each element, validates installations, calibrates security protocols, performs risk analysis, and compiles all information into a Software Requirements Specification (SRS) document. 2:04
• The Design phase involves software designers devising the system architecture based on the SRS document, checking its feasibility, and documenting details in a Design Document Specification (DDS) for review. 2:26
• The Implementation or Coding phase is where developers write the actual code using chosen languages and development tools, encapsulating the software product's core functionality. 2:55
• The Testing phase deploys the developed software in multiple test environments to check all attributes, identify errors or bugs, and debug until the software is stable and meets specifications. 3:23
• The final Deployment and Maintenance phase involves making the application accessible to users, resolving post-deployment errors or bugs, and releasing updates and enhancements for better performance and user experience. 4:20