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Process of Developing New Software

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Process of Developing New Software

There are several phases to developing new software. This involves requirements

gathering, design, implementation, testing, and maintenance (Langer, 2018). Collecting

requirements entails understanding the needs and requirements of software users and

stakeholders, which is essential since it lays the groundwork for the software development

process.

Design is developing the software's design, layout, and general structure and specifying

its algorithms, data structures, and elements (Bourgeois et al., 2019). Implementation includes

coding the program and integrating its many components, developing and debugging the code,

and verifying that it complies with the requirements and design criteria. Testing software

includes unit and system testing to verify it properly conforms to specifications and functions.

Maintenance includes upgrading and repairing the software as required and monitoring it to find

and address issues.

The distinction between software development and methods is that software development

describes generating and delivering software. In contrast, methods relate to the strategies and

procedures utilized to produce software (Langer, 2019). Various software development

methodologies, such as Agile, Waterfall, and Scrum, use distinct approaches and techniques at

each step of the development process (Bourgeois et al., 2019). Method selection will rely on the

project's nature and the stakeholders' demands.

Agile, for instance, is a common approach for software development projects requiring

rapid delivery and frequent modifications. This strategy stresses cooperation, flexibility, and

adaptability and enables the development team to react rapidly to changing stakeholder needs

and input (Bourgeois et al., 2019). On the other hand, Waterfall is a more organized and
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regulated methodology better suited for projects with well-specified needs and timelines. This

technique follows a sequential and linear procedure, where each step of the development process

must be completed before advancing to the next level (Langer, 2019). (Langer, 2019).

Software development is a complicated, iterative process requiring cooperation among software

engineers, consumers, and stakeholders. The technique selected will affect the overall success of

the software development process. Thus, it is essential to choose a suitable method for the

project that meets the stakeholders' requirements.

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References

Bourgeois, D. T., Smith, J. L., Wang, S., & Mortati, J. (2019). Information systems for business

and beyond.

Langer, A. M. (2018). Information Technology and Organizational Learning. Managing

Behavioral Change in the Digital Age, Third Edition.