Understanding Traditional Systems Development Methodologies

Abstract

Software development methodology plays a vital role in systems development life cycle. It is a framework that guides the systems development team in achieving what the customer/user has requested. Decision making may impact the systems development team positively or negatively. Hence, understanding strengths, limitations, how, why and who can use the software methodology is imperative. It helps all the stakeholders involved in a systems development team to make informed decision for a particular project. Hence, the software development methodology is not a silver bullet for all the projects.

Keywords: Systems development methodology (SDLC), Information technology (IT), Systems development.