Systems development life cycle

The systems development life cycle (SDLC) describes the typical phases and progression between phases during the development of a computer-based system. These phases progress from inception to retirement. At base, there is just one life cycle, but the taxonomy used to describe it may vary; the cycle may be classified into different numbers of phases and various names may be used for those phases.

The SDLC is analogous to the life cycle of a living organism from its birth to its death.
In particular, the SDLC varies by system in much the same way that each living organism has a unique path through its life.

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