SYSTEM LIFE CYCLE Theory
4. The System Life Cycle (SLC)
The SYSTEM LIFE CYCLE is a process of stages which occur during the development of a new ICT system.
If organisations follow the stages of the SLC, they should be able to avoid many of the problems mentioned on the previous page.
The SLC consists of the following stages:
- Definition
- Investigation and analysis
- Design
- Implementation
- Testing
- Installation
- Documentation
- Evaluation
- Maintenance
Although all projects should start with the definition stage and end with the maintenance stage, the process is not always completely linear. After completion of one stage, it might be necessary to return to an earlier stage.
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