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software development lifecycle

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Official ISTQB Definition

The activities performed at each stage in software development, and how they relate to one another logically and chronologically.

3 Ways to Think About It

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The Quick Take

The complete process from initial concept through retirement of software.

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Look Closer

All the phases a product goes through: planning, development, testing, deployment, maintenance.

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The Bottom Line

The framework that defines how software is built and maintained.

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