Process is a Guide.

For decades, individuals and businesses have been experimenting with ways to operate more productive and effective in delivering changes.

Many different processes have been documented and shared as structured, repeatable framework methodologies. Before adopting any new methodology, it is important to recognize that there is no single way to work - outcomes are more important than process.

Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

Focus on how you work, not to restrict creativity, but to provide a guide that will eliminate interruptions and unnecessary cycles.

SDLC represents the process used to design, build, release, and maintain software. This serves as the template for how you increase your chance of success taking an idea from concept to make it into a reality.

The SDLC process is defined as having six key phases: inception, design, implementation, deployment, maintenance, and reporting.

Consistency makes all the difference.

Engineering teams must experiment.

Explore new ways of working, including methodologies, and practices tailored to your team's unique context and needs for optimal success.

  • SDLC - Inception Phase

    Inception

    Stakeholders define project objectives and requirements. Activities include writing a business case, gathering user needs, assessing feasibility, estimating costs, and drafting a project plan. Engineers delve into high-level functional requirements, analyzing user needs and defining system architecture. Collaboration ensures alignment between business goals and technical solutions.

  • SDLC - Design Phase

    Design

    Architects, UX/UI, product, and engineers create a detailed blueprint for the software system. The team defines the structure, style guides, component interactions, data models, services, and interfaces. This establishes the framework for development, ensuring alignment with project goals and user experience through effective cooperation among team members.

  • SDLC - Implementation Phase

    Implementation

    Developers translate design specifications into executable software through coding. Tasks focus on capabilities to build as well as quality assurance. Testing verifies the functionality, performance, and reliability of the development. Upon successful testing, the software changes are accepted as meeting the definition of done aligning with quality standards and user requirements.

  • SDLC - Deployment Phase

    Deployment

    The developed software is released into the production environment. Configurations on target systems ensure the software is operational with careful attention to verify changes meet quality standards, perform as intended, and final tests validate functionality. Once deployed, the software is accessible to end-users, marking the culmination of the development efforts.

  • SDLC - Maintenance Phase

    Maintenance

    Released software receives ongoing support, updates, and bug fixes post-deployment. Tasks include performance optimization, bug fixes, security patches, and feature enhancements based on observability, user feedback and data analysis. The goal is to ensure software remains robust, secure, and aligned with user needs, fostering prioritization for timely improvements.

  • SDLC - Reporting Phase

    Reporting

    Teams evaluate software value, workflows, and user behavior. Ongoing testing, metric analysis, and dashboard reporting ensure key performance indicators are met. Stakeholders track feature success through metrics like active users, engagement, usage patterns, frequency, retention rate, and customer satisfaction. Analytics inform investment decisions and product lifecycle management.

“Absorb what is useful,
Discard what is not,
Add what is uniquely your own.”

— Bruce Lee

Popular Development Methodologies.

Agile

Prioritizes flexibility and collaboration, enabling iterative development and quick response to changes in a team-based model. Scrum and Kanban are the most popular implementations, emphasizing incremental delivery and continuous improvement. Teams work in short cycles called sprints or iterations, delivering functional software at the end of each cycle.

Waterfall

A linear approach to software development, consisting of distinct phases like requirements, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance. Each phase must be completed before proceeding to the next. It's suitable for projects with well-defined requirements and limited scope but lacks flexibility for changes during development.

Spiral

Integrates iterative and waterfall approaches, emphasizing risk analysis and prototyping. Iterative cycles involve development, testing, and feedback loops, allowing for adaptation to evolving requirements. Suited for large, complex projects, it prioritizes risk management and ensures alignment with changing stakeholder needs through multiple development cycles.

Lean

Distinct from Agile yet sharing common principles, focuses on waste reduction and value maximization. Emphasizing continuous improvement and customer feedback, Lean prioritizes value delivery over iterative development. Many organizations blend Lean and Agile elements to optimize processes. Leading tech companies like Spotify, Dropbox, Airbnb, Etsy, and Zappos exemplify Lean's efficiency.

75% of Small Businesses

utilize an Agile Methodology

Understanding Agile Ceremonies - Scrum.

Deconstructuring Technology - Agile Scrum Flow

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