SDLC: A Complete Guide - Mastering Software Development Life Cycle Processes and Methodologies
Welcome to the comprehensive course on Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), where you will learn the processes and methodologies to deliver high-quality software products. This extensive course curriculum is designed to provide you with a deep understanding of SDLC, its phases, and its applications in real-world scenarios.Course Overview This course is designed to be interactive, engaging, comprehensive, personalized, up-to-date, practical, and community-driven. You will have access to lifetime learning materials, expert instructors, and a user-friendly platform. Upon completion, you will receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service.
Course Outline Module 1: Introduction to SDLC
- Definition and Importance of SDLC
- History and Evolution of SDLC
- SDLC Methodologies: Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid
- Benefits and Challenges of SDLC
- Real-world Applications of SDLC
Module 2: SDLC Phases
- Phase 1: Planning - Project Proposal, Feasibility Study, Project Scheduling
- Phase 2: Requirements Gathering - Elicitation Techniques, Requirements Documentation
- Phase 3: Design - System Architecture, User Interface Design, Technical Specifications
- Phase 4: Implementation - Coding Standards, Testing Strategies, Code Reviews
- Phase 5: Testing - Test Planning, Test Cases, Defect Tracking
- Phase 6: Deployment - Release Planning, Deployment Strategies, Post-Deployment Review
- Phase 7: Maintenance - Maintenance Types, Maintenance Activities, Change Management
Module 3: SDLC Methodologies
- Waterfall Methodology: Principles, Advantages, Disadvantages
- Agile Methodology: Principles, Advantages, Disadvantages, Scrum Framework
- Hybrid Methodology: Combining Waterfall and Agile
- Other SDLC Methodologies: V-Model, Spiral Model, Prototype Model
Module 4: Requirements Gathering and Analysis
- Elicitation Techniques: Interviews, Surveys, Workshops, Observation
- Requirements Documentation: User Stories, Use Cases, Requirements Specification
- Requirements Analysis: Prioritization, Validation, Verification
- Change Management: Change Request Process, Impact Analysis
Module 5: System Design
- System Architecture: Components, Interfaces, Data Flow
- User Interface Design: Principles, Best Practices, UI Design Tools
- Technical Specifications: Documentation, Technical Debt
- Design Patterns: Creational, Structural, Behavioral
Module 6: Implementation and Testing
- Coding Standards: Best Practices, Code Reviews
- Testing Strategies: Unit Testing, Integration Testing, System Testing
- Test Planning: Test Cases, Test Data, Test Environment
- Defect Tracking: Defect Life Cycle, Defect Reporting
Module 7: Deployment and Maintenance
- Release Planning: Release Cycle, Release Management
- Deployment Strategies: Blue-Green Deployment, Canary Release
- Post-Deployment Review: Lessons Learned, Best Practices
- Maintenance Activities: Corrective, Preventive, Adaptive Maintenance
Module 8: SDLC Tools and Technologies
- Version Control Systems: Git, SVN
- Agile Project Management Tools: Jira, Trello
- Testing Tools: Selenium, JUnit
- Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) Tools: Jenkins, Docker
Module 9: SDLC Best Practices and Challenges
- Best Practices: Communication, Collaboration, Continuous Improvement
- Challenges: Team Management, Scope Creep, Technical Debt
- Risk Management: Risk Identification, Risk Mitigation
- Quality Assurance: Quality Planning, Quality Control
Module 10: Case Studies and Group Projects
- Real-world Case Studies: SDLC in Action
- Group Projects: Applying SDLC Principles and Methodologies
- Project Presentations: Lessons Learned, Best Practices
Course Benefits Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: - Understand the principles and methodologies of SDLC
- Apply SDLC phases and activities to real-world projects
- Analyze and prioritize requirements
- Design and implement software systems
- Test and deploy software systems
- Maintain and improve software systems
- Use SDLC tools and technologies effectively
- Manage SDLC challenges and risks
Certificate of Completion Upon completing this course, you will receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service, recognizing your expertise in SDLC. This course is designed to be flexible, user-friendly, and mobile-accessible, allowing you to learn at your own pace. You will have lifetime access to the course materials and will be part of a community-driven platform.,
Module 1: Introduction to SDLC
- Definition and Importance of SDLC
- History and Evolution of SDLC
- SDLC Methodologies: Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid
- Benefits and Challenges of SDLC
- Real-world Applications of SDLC
Module 2: SDLC Phases
- Phase 1: Planning - Project Proposal, Feasibility Study, Project Scheduling
- Phase 2: Requirements Gathering - Elicitation Techniques, Requirements Documentation
- Phase 3: Design - System Architecture, User Interface Design, Technical Specifications
- Phase 4: Implementation - Coding Standards, Testing Strategies, Code Reviews
- Phase 5: Testing - Test Planning, Test Cases, Defect Tracking
- Phase 6: Deployment - Release Planning, Deployment Strategies, Post-Deployment Review
- Phase 7: Maintenance - Maintenance Types, Maintenance Activities, Change Management
Module 3: SDLC Methodologies
- Waterfall Methodology: Principles, Advantages, Disadvantages
- Agile Methodology: Principles, Advantages, Disadvantages, Scrum Framework
- Hybrid Methodology: Combining Waterfall and Agile
- Other SDLC Methodologies: V-Model, Spiral Model, Prototype Model
Module 4: Requirements Gathering and Analysis
- Elicitation Techniques: Interviews, Surveys, Workshops, Observation
- Requirements Documentation: User Stories, Use Cases, Requirements Specification
- Requirements Analysis: Prioritization, Validation, Verification
- Change Management: Change Request Process, Impact Analysis
Module 5: System Design
- System Architecture: Components, Interfaces, Data Flow
- User Interface Design: Principles, Best Practices, UI Design Tools
- Technical Specifications: Documentation, Technical Debt
- Design Patterns: Creational, Structural, Behavioral
Module 6: Implementation and Testing
- Coding Standards: Best Practices, Code Reviews
- Testing Strategies: Unit Testing, Integration Testing, System Testing
- Test Planning: Test Cases, Test Data, Test Environment
- Defect Tracking: Defect Life Cycle, Defect Reporting
Module 7: Deployment and Maintenance
- Release Planning: Release Cycle, Release Management
- Deployment Strategies: Blue-Green Deployment, Canary Release
- Post-Deployment Review: Lessons Learned, Best Practices
- Maintenance Activities: Corrective, Preventive, Adaptive Maintenance
Module 8: SDLC Tools and Technologies
- Version Control Systems: Git, SVN
- Agile Project Management Tools: Jira, Trello
- Testing Tools: Selenium, JUnit
- Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) Tools: Jenkins, Docker
Module 9: SDLC Best Practices and Challenges
- Best Practices: Communication, Collaboration, Continuous Improvement
- Challenges: Team Management, Scope Creep, Technical Debt
- Risk Management: Risk Identification, Risk Mitigation
- Quality Assurance: Quality Planning, Quality Control
Module 10: Case Studies and Group Projects
- Real-world Case Studies: SDLC in Action
- Group Projects: Applying SDLC Principles and Methodologies
- Project Presentations: Lessons Learned, Best Practices