life-cycle ==>
software life-cycle
<programming> The phases a software product goes through between when it
is conceived and when it is no longer available for use. The software life-cycle
typically includes the following: requirements analysis, design, construction,
testing (validation), installation, operation, maintenance, and retirement.
The development process tends to run iteratively through these phases rather
than linearly; several models (spiral, waterfall etc.) have been proposed to
describe this process.
Other processes associated with a software product are: quality assurance,
marketing, sales and support.
(1996-12-27)
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