Overview

Software life cycle process [Mandatory] 

 Software Lifecycle Management refers to a structured process acquiring, implementing and maintaining high quality software. Government institutions should follow the following steps when deploying new software: 

 

 

  Concept note/feasibility study 

 Requirements Analysis and Terms of Reference 

 Software acquisition a. External Procurement b. Inhouse Development 

 Architecture & Design 

 Development 

 Testing 

 Deployment 

 Operations & Maintenance 

 Upgrading and Decommissioning 

 

 Agile approach [Recommended] 

 The design, development, testing and deployment (Steps 4 to 7) should be done through an agile approach which is the recommended approach for software development in Government institutions.