STUDY NOTES
Week 2
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT LIFE CYCLE(SDLC)
1. Introduction: This unit covers the steps that software developers must follow to build a
successful software that meets the client’s rquirements.
2. Outcomes:
– Identify the major steps of the systems development
process and state the goal of each
2. Notes:
Systems Development
• Creating or modifying existing business systems
• Systems development failures can be a result of:
– Poor planning and scheduling
– Insufficient management of risk
– Poor requirements determination
– Lack of user involvement
• Outsourcing
– Allows a company to focus on what it does best and delegate other functions
Week 2
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT LIFE CYCLE(SDLC)
1. Introduction: This unit covers the steps that software developers must follow to build a
successful software that meets the client’s rquirements.
2. Outcomes:
– Identify the major steps of the systems development
process and state the goal of each
2. Notes:
Systems Development
• Creating or modifying existing business systems
• Systems development failures can be a result of:
– Poor planning and scheduling
– Insufficient management of risk
– Poor requirements determination
– Lack of user involvement
• Outsourcing
– Allows a company to focus on what it does best and delegate other functions
