Best Practices in Systems Development Lifecycle: An Analyses Based on the Waterfall Model

Abstract

This paper discusses best practices for the Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC) based on the Waterfall Model. Topics covered include an introduction to the Systems Development Lifecycle and the Waterfall Model including advantages and disadvantages. It also discusses the six stages of SDLC 1) Requirements Gathering and Analysis, 2) Systems Development, 3) Systems Implementation and Coding, 4) Testing, 5) Deployment, 6) Systems Operations and Maintenance.

Keywords: Systems Development Lifecycle, SDLC, Waterfall Model, Requirements Gathering and Analysis, Systems Development, Systems Implementation and Coding, Testing, Deployment, Systems Operation and Maintenance

JEL Classification: L86, M15