DevOps
- Requirement Gathering: Developers work closely with clients or stakeholders to understand the project's goals, user needs, and functional requirements.
- Design: During this phase, the software's architecture, user interface, and technical specifications are planned out. This ensures the software will meet both user needs and technical constraints.
- Development: Skilled programmers write the actual code according to the design specifications. Modern development often follows agile methodologies, allowing for iterative improvements and flexibility.
- Testing: Rigorous testing is crucial to identify and fix bugs, ensure functionality, and validate that the software performs as intended. This phase includes unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing.
- Deployment: Once the software passes testing, it is deployed to the production environment, making it accessible to users. Deployment might involve setting up servers, databases, and other necessary components.
- Maintenance and Updates: After deployment, the software requires ongoing maintenance, updates, and improvements to address user feedback, fix issues, and adapt to changes in technology or user needs.