STAGE 1: Requirements Gathering
This is the initial stage where the software development team gathers requirements from the client. This includes identifying the problem, analyzing the user's needs, and identifying the software's desired functionality.
In this stage, the software development team creates a detailed design of the software based on the requirements gathered. This includes creating system architecture, flowcharts, and database design.
In this stage, the software development team tests the software for errors and defects. This includes unit testing, integration testing, and system testing.
Once the software has been tested and is found to be error-free, it is deployed to the client's environment.
This is the stage where the software is maintained to ensure that it continues to function as expected. This includes fixing bugs, adding new features, and updating the software to keep up with changing technology.
This is the stage where the actual coding and development of the software happens. The software development team writes code, develops algorithms, and creates data structures.