Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Investigate /
Plan
Systems
Analysis
Systems
Design
Systems
Implementation
Systems
Maintenance
Note: feedback
loops are added
to allow the
return to prior
stages
SDLC is a
conceptual model
or framework, it
describes the
phases of
systems
development, and
is used in project
management
Investigation / Planning
Whats the business problem/opportunity?
Feasibility Study
Operational
Technical
Economic (cost/benefit analysis)
Consider tangible/intangible costs and
benefits
Systems Analysis
Specify what the system should do
Analyze current system / business processes
Functional requirements
Input Process - Output



Systems Design
Specifies how we are going to do what
needs to be done
User Interface
Layouts of screens, forms, reports, etc
Data Design
Tables, elements, database structure
Process Design
Design of programs and procedures
System specifications
Implementation
Purchase hardware, software, and services
Request for Quotation (RFQ) / Request for
Proposal (RFP)
Programming / Software Installations
Testing
Data Conversion
Documentation
Training
Methods of Converting to New System
Parallel / Phased / Pilot / Direct Cutover
Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Investigate /
Plan
Systems
Analysis
Systems
Design
Systems
Implementation
Systems
Maintenance
Front
End
Back
End
Analysis
What do we need
to do?
Design
How are we going to do
what needs to be done?
Implement
Do it.