If you are staring a new information technology (IT) project, you will need to address the Design, Development, and Test phases in the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
Design Phase
- Develop a data model for the system
- Transforms detailed requirements definitions into complete, detailed system specifications.
- Focuses on how to deliver the required functionality.
- Develops an external and internal design
- Also includes creation of the maintenance, user, and operators manuals, and the training, conversion, contingency, and implementation plans.
Development Phase
- Converts a design into a complete information system.
- Includes the following activities:
- Acquire and install systems environment
- Create and test / prepare test case procedures
- Prepare test files
- Code, compile, refine
- Perform test readiness review and procurement activities.
Integration and Test Phase
- Demonstrate that the developed system conforms to requirements as specified in the functional requirements document.
- Testing conducted by the quality management staff and users. Produces test analysis reports.
Before you start a new IT project, refer to the appropriate bricks and patterns for the latest information on tactical and strategic directions.
Business requirements may necessitate a temporary exception. The architecture exception process accounts for these exceptions.
