Defining SDLC and looking at its seven phases

The SDLC refers to the systematic approach that development teams use to produce high-quality software with optimal cost efficiency. The primary goal is to mitigate risk and ensure that the software being developed surpasses the customer’s expectations. Using this method, you will first create a comprehensive strategy that will direct product development, and then you will break it all down into more manageable components that can be scheduled, finished, and measured.

The SDLC can be understood as a conceptual framework that outlines the many stages encompassed by a chosen methodology rather than being a methodology in and of itself. That is to say, the SDLC process exhibits variations across different teams and products. Nevertheless, it is worth noting that many of the same stages are commonly shared among the majority of SDLC models that are in common practice today. These stages include planning and analysis, design, build...