Systems Development life Cycle (SDLC) ➢ The traditional methodology used to develop, maintain, and replace information systems. ➢ The evolution of process that is followed in implementing a computer-based information system subsystem. ➢ Also known as Systems life cycles, Systems Development Methodology, Project Life Cycle, and Methodology.

Participants: ➢ Their participation depends on the strategic value of the project. ➢ Systems Analyst. ➢ Database Administrator. ➢ Network Specialist. ➢ Programmer ➢ Operations Personnel ➢ Executives ➢ MIS/IS Steering Committee …show more content…

➢ Greatest assurance against failure but most expensive.

MAINTENANCE PHASE: Steps: • Use the system • Audit the system ➢ Conduct a post implementation review • Maintain the system

➢ Correct the errors ➢ Keep the system current ➢ Improve the system

CLASSICAL PROJECT LIFE CYCLE Features: • Uses bottom-up implementation • Also known as the “waterfall life cycle” • Has a number of difficulties: ➢ Nothing’s done until it’s done ➢