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Software Design SDLC Study Guide

The document discusses the software life cycle and different models for organizing development activities. It describes the waterfall model as a simple sequential process moving from one stage to the next. However, this model has a fundamental flaw in assuming each stage must be completed before moving to the next. The document then introduces the unified model as an alternative that uses phases and iterations of workflows.

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Software Design SDLC Study Guide

The document discusses the software life cycle and different models for organizing development activities. It describes the waterfall model as a simple sequential process moving from one stage to the next. However, this model has a fundamental flaw in assuming each stage must be completed before moving to the next. The document then introduces the unified model as an alternative that uses phases and iterations of workflows.

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The Software Life Cycle

• Software goes through stages as it moves from initial


concept to finished product
• The sequence of stages is called a life cycle
• Must design and document software:
• In an organized way for:
• Understanding and ...
• Maintenance (change) after the initial release
• The maintainer is not necessarily the author!
• ... and even authors forget
• ... and no one can keep all details in mind at once

Chapter 1: Introduction to Software Design 1


Software Life Cycle Models:
The Waterfall Model
• Simplest way to organizing activities in stages
• Activities are:
• Performed in sequence
• Result of one flows (falls) into the next
• The Waterfall Model is simple ... but unworkable
• Fundamental flaw: Assumption that each stage can
and must be completed before the next one occurs
• Example: User may need to see finished product to
express true requirements!

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Waterfall Model

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Waterfall Model (2)

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Other Software Life Cycle Models

• Common theme among models: stages or cycles


• Unified Model:
• Cycles are called phases and iterations
• Activities are called workflows
• The four phases of the Unified Model:
• Inception
• Elaboration
• Construction
• Transition

Chapter 1: Introduction to Software Design 5


Other Software Life Cycle Models (2)

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Software Life Cycle Activities

Activities essential for successful development:


• Requirements specification
• Architectural, component, & detailed designs
• Implementation
• Unit, integration, and acceptance testing
• Installation and maintenance

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Software Life Cycle Activities Defined

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Software Life Cycle Activities (more)

• Requirements Specification
• System analyst works with users to clarify the detailed
system requirements
• Questions include format of input data, desired form
of any output screens, and data validation
• Analysis
• Make sure you completely understand the problem
before starting the design or program a solution
• Evaluate different approaches to the design

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