- Author
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Lavappa, P. D.
- Title
- Guidelines for Planning and Development of Software for Buildings and Building Systems.
- Coporate
- National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD
- Report
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NISTIR 7499
June 2008
71 p.
- Keywords
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computer programs
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planning
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system development life cycle
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waterfall model
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software project management
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softward development
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software requirements template
- Identifiers
- System Development Life Cycle (SDLC); waterfall method for planning and executing a software project
- Abstract
- From inception to completion, software development projects need structure and organization so that good quality, user-friendly software is produced on time and within budget. The structured approach presented in this paper will help you achieve those goals. The System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is a conceptual model for software development that divides up the process into different phases. Each phase has a distinct role to play in the development life cycle, and is a building block for the next phase. There are many SDLC models, each emphasizing different aspects of the life-cycle. Implementing a structured approach requires selecting a model and sticking with it through out the development life cycle. This paper selects a Waterfall model for planning and executing a software project; describes the steps each research team member takes, by project phase, in the development of the software product; provides a one-page summary of those steps for making a checklist of team progress; provides a blank and case illustration template that each team member fills out in providing requirements or specifications of the software and provides a blank project schedule template for documenting the tasks required to implement the software project design. Following a structured process will enable a software development project to be organized and have a clear path to completion. Implementing a structured process is crucial for developing good quality software in an efficient manner.