Glossary of Terms

System Development Cycle

Keyword Definition
Deployment The phase where the system is released for its intended users.
Feedback Receiving input from users and stakeholders to improve the system.
Implementation The stage in the system design cycle where the system is built and put into use.
Iteration The process of repeating the system design cycle to refine and enhance the system over time.
Maintenance The ongoing process of updating, monitoring, and supporting the system post-deployment.
Prototyping Creating a preliminary model or version of a system to test and refine its design.
Requirements Analysis The stage in the system design cycle where the needs and constraints of the system are identified and documented.
System Architecture The high-level structure of a system that defines its components, interfaces, and data.
System Design Cycle The systematic process of designing and developing a system from its conception to implementation.
Testing The process of evaluating the system to ensure that it meets the specified requirements.