software development

• What are the common stages in most software development life cycles (SDLCs)?


  Analysis, Design, Development, Testing, Implementation, Evaluation, Maintenance
• What is the purpose of the analysis stage in software development?


  To define the problem and system requirements based on stakeholder input
• How are requirements defined during the analysis stage?


  By analyzing strengths and weaknesses of current solutions and considering data types
• What aspects are designed during the design stage of software development?


  • Inputs: volume, methods, frequency
  • Outputs: volume, methods, frequency
  • Security features: level required, access levels
  • Hardware set-up: compatibility
  • User interface: menus, accessibility, navigation
• What is a test plan?


  A document that outlines the testing strategy for the software
• What happens during the development stage of software development?


  The project is split into individual modules for programming
• What is the purpose of the testing stage?


  To test the program against the test plan created in the design stage
• What is alpha testing?


  Testing carried out in-house by the software development team
• What is the main goal of beta testing?


  To gather feedback from end-users after alpha testing