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PRACTICAL : 01

Aim : Study of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) & analyzing

various activities Conducted at various phases.

Objective : To study the Software Development Life Cycle (SLDC) and study of
different SLDC models.

Description :
Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC):
Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is a framework that defines the steps involved in
the development of software at each phase. It covers the detailed plan for building, deploying
and maintaining the software.

SDLC defines the complete cycle of development i.e. all the tasks involved in planning,
creating, testing, and deploying a Software Product.

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SDLC is a process that defines the various stages involved in the development of software for
delivering a high-quality product. SDLC stages cover the complete life cycle of a software i.e.
from inception to retirement of the product.

Adhering to the SDLC process leads to the development of the software in a systematic and
disciplined manner.

Purpose of SDLC is to deliver a high-quality product which is as per the customer’s

requirement.

Phases of SDLC Cycle :

• Requirement gathering and analysis
• Design
• Implementation or coding
• Testing
• Deployment
• Maintenance

1. Requirement Gathering and Analysis :

During this phase, all the relevant information is collected from the customer to develop a
product as per their expectation. Any ambiguities must be resolved in this phase only.

Business analyst and Project Manager set up a meeting with the customer to gather all the
information like what the customer wants to build, who will be the end-user, what is the
purpose of the product. Before building a product a core understanding or knowledge of the
product is very important.

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For Example, A customer wants to have an application which involves money transactions.
In this case, the requirement has to be clear like what kind of transactions will be done, how
it will be done, in which currency it will be done, etc.

Once the requirement gathering is done, an analysis is done to check the feasibility of the
development of a product. In case of any ambiguity, a call is set up for further discussion.

Once the requirement is clearly understood, the SRS (Software Requirement Specification)
document is created. This document should be thoroughly understood by the developers and
also should be reviewed by the customer for future reference.

2. Design :
In this phase the system and software design is prepared from the requirement specifications
which were studied in the first phase. System Design helps in specifying hardware and
system requirements and also helps in defining overall system architecture. The system
design specifications serve as input for the next phase of the model.

In this phase the testers comes up with the Test strategy, where they mention what to test,
how to test.

3. Implementation or Coding :
On receiving system design documents, the work is divided in modules/units and actual
coding is started. Since, in this phase the code is produced so it is the main focus for the
developer. This is the longest phase of the software development life cycle.

4. Testing :
Testing starts once the coding is complete and the modules are released for testing. In this

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phase, the developed software is tested thoroughly and any defects found are assigned to
developers to get them fixed.

Retesting, regression testing is done until the point at which the software is as per the
customer’s expectation. Testers refer SRS document to make sure that the software is as per
the customer’s standard.

5. Deployment :
After successful testing the product is delivered / deployed to the customer for their use.

As soon as the product is given to the customers they will first do the beta testing. If any
changes are required or if any bugs are caught, then they will report it to the engineering
team. Once those changes are made or the bugs are fixed then the final deployment will
happen.

6. Maintenance :
Once when the customers starts using the developed system then the actual problems comes
up and needs to be solved from time to time. This process where the care is taken for the
developed product is known as maintenance.

After the deployment of a product on the production environment, maintenance of the

product i.e. if any issue comes up and needs to be fixed or any enhancement is to be done is
taken care by the developers.

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Software Development Life Cycle Models :

A software life cycle model is a descriptive representation of the software development cycle.
SDLC models might have a different approach but the basic phases and activity remain the
same for all the models. There are several SDLC Models listed below :

• Waterfall Model
• V – Shaped Model
• Prototype Model
• Spiral Model
• Iterative Incremented Model
• Big Bang Model
• Agile Model

❖ Waterfall Model :
Waterfall model is the very first model that is used in SDLC. It is also known as the linear
sequential model.

In this model, the outcome of one phase is the input for the next phase. Development of the
next phase starts only when the previous phase is complete.

▪ First, Requirement gathering and analysis is done. Once the requirement is freeze then
only the System Design can start. Herein, the SRS document created is the output for
the Requirement phase and it acts as an input for the System Design.
▪ In System Design Software architecture and Design, documents which act as an input
for the next phase are created i.e. Implementation and coding.
▪ In the Implementation phase, coding is done and the software developed is the input for
the next phase i.e. testing.
▪ In the testing phase, the developed code is tested thoroughly to detect the defects in the
software. Defects are logged into the defect tracking tool and are retested once

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fixed. Bug logging, Retest, Regression testing goes on until the time the software is in
go-live state.
▪ In the Deployment phase, the developed code is moved into production after the sign
off is given by the customer.
▪ Any issues in the production environment are resolved by the developers which come
under maintenance.

Advantages of Waterfall Model :

➢ Waterfall model is the simple model which can be easily understood and is the one in
which all the phases are done step by step.
➢ Deliverables of each phase are well defined, and this leads to no complexity and makes
the project easily manageable.

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Disadvantages of Waterfall Model :

➢ Waterfall model is time-consuming & cannot be used in the short duration projects as
in this model a new phase cannot be started until the ongoing phase is completed.
➢ Waterfall model cannot be used for the projects which have uncertain requirement or
wherein the requirement keeps on changing as this model expects the requirement to be
clear in the requirement gathering and analysis phase itself and any change in the later
stages would lead to cost higher as the changes would be required in all the phases.

❖ Prototype Model :
The prototype model is a model in which the prototype is developed prior to the actual
software.

Prototype models have limited functional capabilities and inefficient performance when
compared to the actual software. Dummy functions are used to create prototypes. This is a
valuable mechanism for understanding the customers’ needs.

Software prototypes are built prior to the actual software to get valuable feedback from the
customer. Feedbacks are implemented and the prototype is again reviewed by the customer
for any change. This process goes on until the model is accepted by the customer.

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Once the requirement gathering is done, the quick design is created and the prototype which
is presented to the customer for evaluation is built.

Customer feedback and the refined requirement is used to modify the prototype and is again
presented to the customer for evaluation. Once the customer approves the prototype,

It is used as a requirement for building the actual software. The actual software is build
using the Waterfall model approach.

Advantages of Prototype Model :

➢ Prototype model reduces the cost and time of development as the defects are found
much earlier.
➢ Missing feature or functionality or a change in requirement can be identified in the
evaluation phase and can be implemented in the refined prototype.
➢ Involvement of a customer from the initial stage reduces any confusion in the
requirement or understanding of any functionality.

Disadvantages of Prototype Model :

➢ Since the customer is involved in every phase, the customer can change the requirement
of the end product which increases the complexity of the scope and may increase the
delivery time of the product.

❖ Spiral Model :
The Spiral Model includes iterative and prototype approach.

Spiral model phases are followed in the iterations. The loops in the model represent the
phase of the SDLC process i.e. the innermost loop is of requirement gathering & analysis
which follows the Planning, Risk analysis, development, and evaluation. Next loop is
Designing followed by Implementation & then testing.

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Spiral Model has four phases:

▪ Planning
▪ Risk Analysis
▪ Engineering
▪ Evaluation

(i) Planning :
The planning phase includes requirement gathering wherein all the required information
is gathered from the customer and is documented. Software requirement specification
document is created for the next phase.

(ii) Risk Analysis :

In this phase, the best solution is selected for the risks involved and analysis is done by
building the prototype.

For Example, the risk involved in accessing the data from a remote database can be that
the data access rate might be too slow. The risk can be resolved by building a prototype
of the data access subsystem.

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(iii) Engineering :
Once the risk analysis is done, coding and testing are done.

(iv) Evaluation :
Customer evaluates the developed system and plans for the next iteration.

Advantages of Spiral Model:

➢ Risk Analysis is done extensively using the prototype models.
➢ Any enhancement or change in the functionality can be done in the next iteration.

Disadvantages of Spiral Model:

➢ The spiral model is best suited for large projects only.
➢ The cost can be high as it might take a large number of iterations which can lead to high
time to reach the final product.

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PRACTICAL : 02

Aim : Compare and Contrast all the process model in tabular view.

Objective : To study and compare all the SDLC process models in a tabular
format.

Description :

Parameter ▼ Waterfall Incremental Prototype RAD

Process Model ► Model Model Model Model
Clear
Requirements Initial Level Initial Level Medium Level Initial Level
Specifications
Feedback from user No No Yes No
Speed to change Low High Medium No
Predictability Low Low High Low
Risk Identification At Initial Level No No No
Practically No Low Medium Low
Implementation
Systematic Iterative Priority on Use
Loom Sequence Sequence Customer Ready-made
Feedback Component
Any variation done Yes V-Model No No No
Understandability Simple Intermediate Intermediate Intermediate
Requirement Core Product Clear Idea Clean Idea
Precondition clearly should clearly of Quick of reused
defined defined design Component
Usability Basic Medium High Medium
Customer Priority Nil Nil Intermediate Nil
Industry Approach Basic Basic Medium Medium
Cost Low Low High Very High
Resource Yes Yes Yes Yes
Organization
Elasticity No No Yes Yes

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Parameter ▼ Spiral Agile XP

Process Model ► Model Model Programming
Clear
Requirements Initial Level Change Incrementally Initial Level
Specifications
Feedback from user No No Yes
Speed to change High High High
Predictability Medium High High
Risk Identification Yes Yes Yes
Practically Medium High High
Implementation
Identification Highly customer Customer
Loom of risk at satisfaction and satisfaction and
each stage Incremental Incremental
development Development
Any variation done Yes No No
Understandability Hard Much Complex Intermediate
Precondition No No No
Usability Medium Most used now-a-days Medium
Customer Priority Intermediate High Intermediate
Industry Approach Medium High Medium
Cost Expensive Much Expensive High
Resource No No Yes
Organization
Elasticity No Very High Medium

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PRACTICAL : 03

Aim : Decide Software Process Model for your own project. Brief about
process model and justify selection of process model for your project.

Objective : To study and justify the Agile Software Development Model for the
Tourism Management System (TMS).

Description :
Tourism Management System (TMS) :
Tourism Management System is an integrated software developed for tourism business. It is a
dynamic and responsive system and it addresses the challenges of managing the records,
missing records due to human errors, etc. The purpose is to build a system that performs all
operations related to traveling, booking, sightseeing, etc.

This system connects customers and agents directly, provides a feedback mechanism for
tourists, maintains and controls the database of tourists’ information, and gives a variety of
travel services.

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Features of Tourism Management System (TMS):

• Cloud Technology : Tourism Management System incorporates cloud-based back-end

web design that can achieve in storing large storehouses of data.
• Security : The system is entirely password protected. Only authorized users can get
access. Features like Mobile number verification via OTP, Email verification are also
included.
• Flexibility : The project has been designed in such a way that new features and modules
can be added to the system in the future as per user requirements.
• Time-Saving : One can access the travel management office from anywhere on the web
and need not visit the travel agency office.

Advantages of Tourism Management System (TMS) :

• Makes life easier for travel managers

• Improves operations management
• Automation saves time which can be used in better ways
• Improves business reporting
• Simplifies expense report management

How do Tourism Management System works :

The propose system is highly automated and makes the travelling activities much easier and
flexible. The user can get the very right information at the very right time. Customers can get
the knowledge of the hotels and vehicles they are going to use in their trip prior to their starting
of trip. This will increase the trust of the customer into the travel company as well.

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Once the bookings are confirmed all the travel details, customer details as well as all the
relevant details related to the trip like hotel name, room number, vehicle number, vehicle
owner’s details, date of arriving, date of departure, food to be served and every single detail
will be available to the client. They just need once to click using mouse and everything is made
available to them.

Software Process Model for Tourism Management System :

Agile Software Development Model :
Agile SDLC model is a combination of iterative and incremental process models with focus on
process adaptability and customer satisfaction by rapid delivery of working software product.
Agile Methods break the product into small incremental builds. These builds are provided in
iterations. Each iteration typically lasts from about one to three weeks. Every iteration involves
cross functional teams working simultaneously on various areas like :

• Planning
• Requirements Analysis
• Design
• Coding
• Unit Testing and
• Acceptance Testing

At the end of the iteration, a working product is displayed to the customer and important
stakeholders.

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Principles of Agile Model :

• Individuals and interactions : In Agile development, self-organization and motivation

are important, as are interactions like co-location and pair programming.
• Working software : Demo working software is considered the best means of
communication with the customers to understand their requirements, instead of just
depending on documentation.
• Customer collaboration : As the requirements cannot be gathered completely in the
beginning of the project due to various factors, continuous customer interaction is very
important to get proper product requirements.
• Responding to change : Agile Development is focused on quick responses to change and
continuous development.

Characteristics of Agile Model :

1. Agile processes must be adaptable to technical and environmental changes. That means if
any technological changes occur, then the agile process must accommodate it.
2. The development of agile processes must be incremental. That means, in each
development, the increment should contain some functionality that can be tested and
verified by the customer.
3. The customer feedback must be used to create the next increment of the process.
4. The software increment must be delivered in a short span of time.
5. It must be iterative so that each increment can be evaluated regularly.

When to use Agile Model :

• When frequent modifications need to be made, this method is implemented.

• When high qualified and experienced team is available.

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• When customer is ready to have a meeting with team all the time.
• When the project needs to be delivered quickly.
• Projects with few regulatory requirements or not certain requirements.
• Projects utilizing a less-than-strict current methodology
• Those undertakings where the product proprietor is easily reachable
• Flexible project schedules and budgets.

Advantages of Agile Model :

• Flexibility : Agile software development is highly flexible and can easily adapt to changes
in requirements, design, and scope.
• Customer Involvement : Agile software development encourages frequent customer
involvement, which can result in a final product that better meets their needs.
• Continuous Delivery : Agile software development typically includes continuous
delivery, which means that working software is delivered to the customer on a regular
basis.
• Collaboration : Agile software development emphasizes collaboration between team
members, which can lead to better communication and problem-solving.
• Early and Frequent Testing : Agile software development includes early and frequent
testing, which can help to catch issues and bugs early in the development process.

Disadvantages of Agile Model :

• Lack of Predictability: Agile software development can be less predictable than

traditional methods, with less certainty about the final product and its delivery schedule.
• Limited Documentation: Agile software development often relies less on documentation,
which can make it difficult to track changes and understand the system architecture.

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• Time and Resource Constraints: Agile software development requires a significant

commitment of time and resources from all team members.
• Less Emphasis on Planning: Agile software development often places less emphasis on
detailed planning, which can result in scope creep and delays.
• Resistance to Change: Agile software development requires a significant cultural shift
and may be difficult for some team members and organizations to adopt.

Why Agile Model is used for Tourism Management System :

Agile development is used because it helps to ensure that developer complete projects on time
and within budget. It also helps to improve communication between the developer and the
product owner.

Additionally, Agile development methodology can help reduce the risks associated with
complex projects. It allows for developer to make changes quickly and easily without affecting
the overall project timeline.

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