The Software Development Lifecycle: A Practical Guide
A complete guide to the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) — from requirements and design through development, testing, deployment, and maintenance. Learn the models, roles, and practices that take software from idea to production.
Curriculum (7 modules, 24 lessons)
Module 1: Introduction to the SDLC
What the SDLC is, the models teams use to run it, and who does what along the way.
Module 2: Requirements Gathering & Planning
Turning a business need into requirements the team can design and estimate against.
Module 3: System Design & Architecture
Turning requirements into a technical blueprint the development team can build from.
Module 4: Development & Code Quality
Writing, tracking, and reviewing code so the system stays correct and maintainable as it grows.
Module 5: Testing & Quality Assurance
Verifying the system works as intended before it reaches real users, and managing the defects found along the way.
Module 6: Deployment & CI/CD
Getting tested code safely and repeatably into the hands of users.
Module 7: Maintenance & Continuous Improvement
What happens after release: keeping the system healthy and steadily improving how the team delivers.
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