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Lecture 4 - Database Development Life Cycle

The Database Development Life Cycle (DDLC) is a structured approach for designing, implementing, and maintaining databases, consisting of seven phases: Planning, Analysis, Design, Implementation, Testing, Deployment, and Maintenance. Each phase has specific objectives, activities, and deliverables aimed at ensuring the database meets user requirements and operates reliably and securely. The document outlines the key activities and expected outcomes for each phase of the DDLC.

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Lecture 4 - Database Development Life Cycle

The Database Development Life Cycle (DDLC) is a structured approach for designing, implementing, and maintaining databases, consisting of seven phases: Planning, Analysis, Design, Implementation, Testing, Deployment, and Maintenance. Each phase has specific objectives, activities, and deliverables aimed at ensuring the database meets user requirements and operates reliably and securely. The document outlines the key activities and expected outcomes for each phase of the DDLC.

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Database Development

Life Cycle

Mrs Mulambia Chewe Luaba


Lesson Outline
Introduction
Overview of the DDLC
Planning
Analysis
Design
Implementation
Testing
Deployment
Maintenance
Introduction
The Database Development Life
Cycle (DDLC) is a systematic
approach to designing,
implementing, and maintaining a
database.
It involves several phases that
help ensure the database meets
the requirements of the users
and is reliable, efficient, and
secure.
Phase 1: Planning

Objective: Define the project scope,


goals, and deliverables.
Activities:
Identify the need for a database.
Define the project scope and goals.
Determine the database requirements.

Develop a project plan and timeline.


Deliverables:
Project plan document.
Database requirements document.
Phase 2: Analysis

Objective: Gather and analyze the requirements


of the database.
Activities:
- Conduct interviews with stakeholders and
users.
- Gather and document the database
requirements.
- Analyze the data and identify entities,
attributes, and relationships.
- Develop a conceptual data model.
Deliverables:
- Database requirements document.
- Conceptual data model document.
Phase 3: Design

Objective: Design the database structure


and architecture.
Activities:
- Develop a logical data model.
- Design the database schema.
- Define the database constraints and rules.
- Develop a physical data model.
Deliverables:
- Logical data model document.
- Database schema document.
- Physical data model document.
Phase 4: Implementation
Objective: Implement the database
design.
Activities:
- Create the database schema.
- Populate the database with data.
- Develop database applications and
interfaces.
- Test the database and applications.
Deliverables:
- Implemented database.
- Database applications and interfaces.
Phase 5: Testing

Objective: Test the database and


applications.
Activities:
- Develop test plans and cases.
- Conduct unit testing, integration testing,
and system testing.
- Test database performance and security.
- Identify and fix defects.
Deliverables:
- Test plans and cases.
- Test results and reports.
Phase 6: Deployment

Objective: Deploy the database and


applications.
Activities:
- Plan and prepare for deployment.
- Deploy the database and applications.
- Configure and test the deployment.
- Provide training and support.
Deliverables:
- Deployed database and applications.
- Training and support materials.
Phase 7: Maintenance

Objective: Maintain and update the database


and applications.
Activities:
- Monitor database performance and security.
- Identify and fix defects.
- Update and refine the database and
applications.
- Provide ongoing training and support.
Deliverables:
- Maintained and updated database and
applications.
- Ongoing training and support.
Unit Review
The Database Development Life
Cycle is a systematic approach to
designing, implementing, and
maintaining a database.
It involves several phases that
help ensure the database meets
the requirements of the users
and is reliable, efficient, and
secure.
Review Questions

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