Comparative analysis of the phases and processes of the theoretically defined SDLC versus the practical solutions applied by Creative Solutions Ltd.

Abstract

Abstract: The purpose of this dissertation is to critically compare the theoretically modelled SDLC to the practical solutions applied by the non-specialists at Creative Solutions Ltd. in the field of systems development. The study uses primary and secondary research as sources for analytical comparison. The methodology utilises the comparative analysis technique to create data matrices which illustrate the results of the research. The analysis concludes that the theoretical and the practical models of the SDLC are largely similar. The findings may be useful to system developers as it would provide them with an understanding of where the similarities and differences between the theoretical and practical models are.